Volkswagen Caddy: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 893,905 Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests in this dataset, 8.6% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 1989 and 1992 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 264 | 23.1% |
| 1990 | 402 | 19.1% |
| 1991 | 392 | 18.9% |
| 1992 | 334 | 21.9% |
| 1997 | 299 | 21.4% |
| 1998 | 615 | 18.7% |
| 1999 | 1,200 | 13.9% |
| 2000 | 1,486 | 17.0% |
| 2001 | 1,240 | 17.8% |
| 2002 | 2,143 | 16.8% |
| 2003 | 2,373 | 16.9% |
| 2004 | 8,832 | 16.0% |
| 2005 | 14,224 | 14.9% |
| 2006 | 20,974 | 14.6% |
| 2007 | 31,266 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 36,770 | 11.7% |
| 2009 | 45,007 | 11.4% |
| 2010 | 60,668 | 11.3% |
| 2011 | 78,308 | 8.5% |
| 2012 | 62,790 | 8.1% |
| 2013 | 78,305 | 7.2% |
| 2014 | 73,796 | 7.0% |
| 2015 | 73,312 | 6.9% |
| 2016 | 78,869 | 9.5% |
| 2017 | 69,351 | 7.5% |
| 2018 | 61,677 | 4.9% |
| 2019 | 48,750 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 22,765 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 10,591 | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 5,894 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 502 | 5.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.