Volkswagen Caddy: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.1% of Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests — 54,260 tests out of 893,905. It shows up most on 2003 and 2015 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 299 | 5.3% |
| 2000 | 1,486 | 5.6% |
| 2001 | 1,240 | 5.9% |
| 2002 | 2,143 | 5.7% |
| 2003 | 2,373 | 7.1% |
| 2008 | 36,770 | 5.3% |
| 2009 | 45,007 | 6.1% |
| 2010 | 60,668 | 6.3% |
| 2011 | 78,308 | 6.5% |
| 2012 | 62,790 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 78,305 | 6.4% |
| 2014 | 73,796 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 73,312 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 78,869 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 69,351 | 5.8% |
| 2018 | 61,677 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 48,750 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 22,765 | 5.9% |
| 2021 | 10,591 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 5,894 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 502 | 5.0% |
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.