2022 Volkswagen Caddy — MOT failures & pass rate
5,894 MOT tests on the 2022 Volkswagen Caddy are in this dataset, and 88.8% of them passed. Vans of a similar age fail 13.2% of the time, so this is 2.0pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.8%) and lighting & signalling (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 286 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 17.4% versus 9.5%.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.6% fail against 11.4% for diesel, a 1.8-point gap across 5,894 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.2% of tests failed in 2023 against 11.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 343 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 250 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.6% | 156 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 131 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 117 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 79 |
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 | 286 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 201 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 126 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 109 |
| 5 | Wipers | 103 |
| 6 | Washers | 74 |
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% | 1,371 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.1% | 770 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.3% | 372 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.7% | 276 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 166 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 43 |
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 | 2,256 | 9.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,365 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 907 | 13.8% |
| 90-120k | 272 | 12.1% |
| 120-150k | 69 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 5,225 | 11.4% |
| Petrol | 669 | 9.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 260 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 5,501 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Caddy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.6% 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 Caddys pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 5,894 2022 Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2022 Caddy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.5% in the 0-30k band to 17.4% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,894 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.