Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A
From 344 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a seat belt anchorage loose | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.2% of Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 39.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £104.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 71.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2021 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-As tested had between 25,613 and 52,783 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 35,666 median miles, the Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A has 0.053 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A has a 81.1% MOT pass rate based on 344 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A is 35,666 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,613 and 52,783 miles.
Buying a used Caddy Maxi C20 Life Tdi S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 81.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £104 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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