2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,216 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.0% in the 90-120k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 60 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 40 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 34 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 29 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 38 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 33 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 26 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 16 |
| 5 | Washers | 14 |
| 6 | Wipers | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.3% | 283 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.1% | 184 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.4% | 78 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.8% | 71 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.2% | 51 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 246 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 563 | 7.8% |
| 60-90k | 272 | 14.0% |
| 90-120k | 100 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 597 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 613 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Caddy C20 Commerce Pro
Before buying a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pros pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 1,216 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.3%).
Does the 2021 Caddy C20 Commerce Pro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,216 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.