What are the common problems with the 0-2 year old Volkswagen Caddy?

The top failure areas for the 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Caddy are: Tyres (2.6% risk), Lamps & Electrics (2.1% risk), Visibility (1.6% risk).

Volkswagen Caddy MOT Failure Rate — 0-2 Years Old

Q: Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Caddy reliable?

Based on 27,542 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Caddy has a 16.6% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

16.6%

MOT failure rate for 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Caddy vehicles

Based on 27,542 MOT tests

11.4pp below the UK average (28%)

Volkswagen Caddy shows good reliability at this age, with a 16.6% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (0-2 Years)

Which parts of a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Caddy are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 2.6%

Lamps & Electrics 2.1%

Visibility 1.6%

Brakes 1.1%

Suspension 0.5%

Body & Chassis 0.2%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Volkswagen Caddy MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	16.6%	27,542	Tyres
3-5 years	20.8%	135,006	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	28.0%	260,622	Suspension
11-15 years	37.2%	165,528	Suspension
15+ years	41.6%	42,319	Suspension

Check Your Specific Volkswagen Caddy

Enter your reg to see if your Volkswagen Caddy is at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Caddy reliable?

Yes. Based on 27,542 MOT tests, 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Caddy vehicles have a 16.6% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 0-2 year old Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 2.6% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 2.1% failure risk
Visibility — 1.6% failure risk

How can I prepare my Volkswagen Caddy for its MOT?

For a 0-2-year-old Volkswagen Caddy, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Volkswagen Caddy Age Groups

← Back to Volkswagen Caddy overview

Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 0-2-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

Check Your Volkswagen Caddy

Enter your registration to get a personalised MOT failure prediction based on your exact vehicle.

Check Your MOT Risk Free