Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI (2013)
2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI has a first-time pass rate of just 58.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting this model struggles with MOT compliance as it ages. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 100,000 miles median mileage, these vans have done genuine work, yet they average only 0.45 failures per test and carry zero advisories—indicating that when they do pass, they're in solid condition. If you're buying one, budget for an MOT failure on first submission, but don't let the poor pass rate alone put you off; inspect the service history carefully and factor in one retesting cycle and minor repairs before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI
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%) | 123 | 57.8% | 0.45 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI 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 2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI vehicles fall between 80,414 and 128,948 miles.
2013 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Startline TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
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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