2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,773 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 89.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 101 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.9% | 69 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 51 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 35 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 32 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 87 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 78 |
| 3 | Wipers | 37 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 31 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 31 |
| 6 | Washers | 22 |
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 | 23.2% | 412 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.5% | 204 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.5% | 116 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 67 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 20 |
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 | 453 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 856 | 10.6% |
| 60-90k | 343 | 11.9% |
| 90-120k | 86 | 11.6% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,656 | 10.6% |
| Petrol | 117 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Caddy C20 Commerce
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% 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 (3.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerces pass their MOT?
89.6% of the 1,773 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.9%).
Does the 2022 Caddy C20 Commerce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,773 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.