Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 TDI (2011)
2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 TDI
CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 Caddy Maxi diesel struggles at MOT, with a first-time pass rate of just 69.2% against the UK average of 80%—meaning one in three will fail their test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.
At 112,000 miles median, these vans have been worked hard, and that shows in the 0.82 average failures per vehicle when they do arrive at test. Before buying one, budget for repairs and request full MOT history to spot patterns—a van limping through on advisories today may face serious bills tomorrow.
What to check before buying a 2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 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 (95%) | 119 | 68.9% | 0.73 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (5%) | 6 | 75.5% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 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 2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 TDI vehicles fall between 87,855 and 145,495 miles.
2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi C20 TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% 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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