Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi (2009)
2009 Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 Volkswagen Caddy diesel struggles at MOT time, with a 72.5% first-time pass rate sitting 7.5 points below the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in four will need a retest. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so safety-critical failures aren't a pattern concern for the model.
These vans are averaging 130,000 miles by test time, which is reasonable for their age, and they're averaging less than one failure per vehicle, suggesting the issues are manageable rather than systemic. Before buying one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the specific weak points showing up at test (likely suspension, emissions, or braking components), and factor in a higher chance of first-time MOT failure than typical.
What to check before buying a 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 109 | 72.4% | 0.76 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi vehicles fall between 105,869 and 158,556 miles.
2009 Volkswagen Caddy 69ps Sdi — Still on the Road
55 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 68% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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