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VOLKSWAGEN CADDY (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,931 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

89%

Total Tests (2024)

1,931

Avg Mileage

27,508 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,632

Is the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's 7 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.

At 3 years old, 89% of VOLKSWAGEN CADDYs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,931 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 27,508 miles.

How does the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2664th out of 3,373(top 79%)
Rank among all VOLKSWAGEN models486th out of 1,118(top 43%)
vs national average+7% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-3% (92% avg)
vs VOLKSWAGEN average+4% (85% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY has 27,508 miles on the clock, which is above the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

How much does a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,632
Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202189%1,93127,508 mi
202088%13,20253,906 mi
201987%18,57363,050 mi
201887%19,10675,449 mi
201784%21,34481,861 mi
201682%24,55093,514 mi
201581%22,65999,855 mi
201480%23,277114,550 mi
201380%24,686120,918 mi
201279%19,331136,051 mi
201178%25,166135,711 mi
201075%17,547147,995 mi
200976%13,027149,844 mi
200877%11,139161,130 mi
200775%9,178159,205 mi
200675%6,102164,468 mi
200574%4,454166,551 mi
200474%2,512172,117 mi
200370%573142,939 mi
200272%501144,373 mi
200164%291134,932 mi
200069%372120,625 mi
199972%484117,159 mi
199867%210110,923 mi
199772%90121,741 mi
199280%18194,923 mi
199175%166125,877 mi
199074%212138,662 mi

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About the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

The 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY is a family car with a 1968cc diesel engine. 1,931 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 79% of 2021 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 27,508 miles at 3 years old, VOLKSWAGEN CADDY owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY Fuel Costs

The 1968cc diesel engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 48 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,037 per year at current diesel prices of 148p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,632 (£136/month), broken down as £1037 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 89% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY Reliability Trend

Newer VOLKSWAGEN CADDYs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 VOLKSWAGEN CADDY

If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable diesel cars with similar engines: