2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce + — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,104 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce +, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 86.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.0% | 77 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 72 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.9% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 43 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 28 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 9 |
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 | 85 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 37 |
| 4 | Wipers | 28 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 27 |
| 6 | Washers | 19 |
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 | 29.1% | 321 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.8% | 207 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.7% | 74 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.0% | 66 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.4% | 38 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 18 |
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 | 271 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 558 | 13.3% |
| 60-90k | 219 | 16.4% |
| 90-120k | 43 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,052 | 14.2% |
| Petrol | 52 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 1,070 | 13.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce +
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce +, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.0% 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 (6.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.9% 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 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce +s pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 1,104 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce + MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce +?
Tyres, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (6.5%).
Does the 2022 Caddy Maxi C20 Commerce + get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,104 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.