Volkswagen Caddy

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 28 model years from 280,864 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

280,864

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (89%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Caddy

The Volkswagen Caddy was MOT tested 280,864 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 28 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 1,931 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 64%. With a 25 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Volkswagen Caddys pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 138,662 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 27,508 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Caddy is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-8% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread25 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Volkswagen Caddy by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	89%	1,931	27,508 mi
2020	88%	13,202	53,906 mi
2019	87%	18,573	63,050 mi
2018	87%	19,106	75,449 mi
2017	84%	21,344	81,861 mi
2016	82%	24,550	93,514 mi
2015	81%	22,659	99,855 mi
2014	80%	23,277	114,550 mi
2013	80%	24,686	120,918 mi
2012	79%	19,331	136,051 mi
2011	78%	25,166	135,711 mi
2010	75%	17,547	147,995 mi
2009	76%	13,027	149,844 mi
2008	77%	11,139	161,130 mi
2007	75%	9,178	159,205 mi
2006	75%	6,102	164,468 mi
2005	74%	4,454	166,551 mi
2004	74%	2,512	172,117 mi
2003	70%	573	142,939 mi
2002	72%	501	144,373 mi
2001	64%	291	134,932 mi
2000	69%	372	120,625 mi
1999	72%	484	117,159 mi
1998	67%	210	110,923 mi
1997	72%	90	121,741 mi
1992	80%	181	94,923 mi
1991	75%	166	125,877 mi
1990	74%	212	138,662 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Caddy

Is the Volkswagen Caddy reliable?

Across its 28 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Volkswagen Caddy averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 280,864 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.

Which year Volkswagen Caddy has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Volkswagen Caddy has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 64%, a 25 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.