Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 218 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

218

Model Years

2021 to 2023

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI

The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI was MOT tested 218 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2021 to 2023), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 50,531 miles, while the newest (2023) averages 35,812 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,002

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2023 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average+7% (85% avg)

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2023	88%	68	35,812 mi
2022	93%	83	62,810 mi
2021	94%	67	50,531 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI

Is the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2021 to 2023), the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Life TDI averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 218 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.