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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi. Check any Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi by registration number below.

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89.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.9%

vs Volkswagen Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi has an average MOT pass rate of 89.5%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi fails its MOT are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 1,511 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

12.0%

Mileage at 3yr

77k mi

0

Based on 13 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

3.0%
2

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

2.6%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.3%
4

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.5%
5

A tyre seriously damaged

1.5%
Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.0%

Front Nearside

4.0%

Rear Nearside

2.3%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Variant 1km

92.9% pass rate

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

93.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Golf Sv Se Navigation Tsi

75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi is 89.5% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.0%), a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.6%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.5%, the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi: 77,364 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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