Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 504 vehicles, the 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 (2007)

504 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.7% first-time pass rate

2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104

CarHunch analysed 504 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (82.7%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

First-time pass

82.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.82

Over 4.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

160k

Middle half: 130k–189k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

These stats describe 504 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 504 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	500	82.6%	0.82

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,504 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 49.4%

1,237

Silver 18.3%

459

Blue 12.3%

309

Red 7.4%

185

Black 4.7%

117

Green 4.6%

114

Grey 3.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

160,464

typical

130,349

low mileage

188,662

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 vehicles fall between 130,349 and 188,662 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 130,349 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 130,349–188,662 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104s sit.

⚠ Over 254,693 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 53% of 2007 Volkswagen Caddy C20 TDI 104s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.82

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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