Volkswagen Caddy: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 5.4% of Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2006, 2007 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,832 | 6.7% |
| 2005 | 14,224 | 7.1% |
| 2006 | 20,974 | 7.9% |
| 2007 | 31,266 | 7.6% |
| 2008 | 36,770 | 7.1% |
| 2009 | 44,993 | 7.2% |
| 2010 | 60,659 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 61,669 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 22,765 | 3.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.