Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 (2007)
2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104
CarHunch analysed 504 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Caddy C20 TDI is a serious reliability concern—it passes MOT on just 55% of tests versus the UK average of 80%, and diesel examples fare no better at 55% pass rate. With zero recorded dangerous defects across 504 vehicles, safety isn't the issue, but the frequency of failures clearly is.
At 160,000 miles these vans have done typical work for their age, yet they're averaging 0.82 failures per test with no advisories to warn you ahead of trouble. If you're considering one, budget for immediate inspection by a diesel specialist and expect ongoing repair costs; this isn't a model to buy hoping it'll limp through another year.
What to check before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104
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.
Before you buy a Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 500 | 54.7% | 0.82 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 4 | 97.2% | 0.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 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 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 vehicles fall between 130,349 and 188,662 miles.
2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 — Still on the Road
155 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% 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
Found a specific Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.