Volkswagen Caddy (2015)
2015 Volkswagen Caddy
CarHunch analysed 12,782 real MOT records for the 2015 Volkswagen Caddy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Volkswagen Caddy is marginally more reliable than the UK average, with an 80.7% first-time pass rate versus 80%, but nearly half of all vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for buyers. This diesel-only population shows consistent reliability across the board, with no petrol variants to compare.
At nearly 70,000 miles median mileage, these vans are typical working vehicles, yet they're accumulating an average of 2.06 failures and 11.6 advisories per test, suggesting wear-related issues are common as they age. Before buying, check the full MOT history for any dangerous defects and factor in that brake and suspension work will likely be needed sooner rather than later on a used example.
What to check before buying a 2015 Volkswagen Caddy
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.
- ⚠️ 46.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (100%) | 12,769 | 80.7% | 2.06 |
| Petrol (0%) | 13 | 80.8% | 1.85 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Volkswagen Caddy 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 2015 Volkswagen Caddy vehicles fall between 49,499 and 94,547 miles.
2015 Volkswagen Caddy — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 11,341 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Volkswagen Caddy
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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60.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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56.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.1%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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29.5%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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29.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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28.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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27.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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