2000 Volkswagen Caddy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Volkswagen Caddy passed 70.5% of its 1,486 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (29.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (17.6%) and lighting & signalling (17.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, service brake performance and rigid brake pipes — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 288 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Caddy fails 33.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 30.0% at 150k+, a spread of only 3.3 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.8% in 2021 to 23.6% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.6% | 262 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 17.0% | 252 |
| 3 | Brakes | 15.7% | 233 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.7% | 188 |
| 5 | Tyres | 5.6% | 83 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.3% | 78 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 288 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 122 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 104 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 101 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 95 |
| 6 | Service brake imbalance | 88 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 40.0% | 595 |
| 2 | Suspension | 35.4% | 526 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.1% | 373 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.8% | 354 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 18.3% | 272 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 11.3% | 168 |
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 | 33 | 33.3% |
| 30-60k | 103 | 24.3% |
| 60-90k | 271 | 27.3% |
| 90-120k | 355 | 30.1% |
| 120-150k | 330 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 383 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,447 | 29.2% |
| Petrol | 39 | 41.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 422 | 30.8% |
| 2022 | 358 | 33.2% |
| 2023 | 297 | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 235 | 28.9% |
| 2025 | 174 | 23.6% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Caddy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (17.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (15.7% 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 2000 Volkswagen Caddys pass their MOT?
70.5% of the 1,486 2000 Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Volkswagen Caddy?
Suspension, recorded in 17.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (17.0%).
Does the 2000 Caddy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 33.3% in the 0-30k band to 30.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,486 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.