Volkswagen Caddy (2016)
2016 Volkswagen Caddy
CarHunch analysed 13,629 real MOT records for the 2016 Volkswagen Caddy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Volkswagen Caddy's first-time pass rate of 80.7% sits just above the UK average, but a serious red flag is that 41.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—nearly double the typical threshold for concern. Diesel and petrol variants perform similarly (80.6% and 83.3% respectively), so fuel type isn't a meaningful reliability differentiator here.
At a median mileage of 66,472 miles for an eight-year-old van, these are working vehicles with moderate use, yet they average 1.84 failures per test and 9.6 advisories, suggesting wear-and-tear issues are common. Before buying, obtain a full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the areas that trip up this model most—check recent MOT failure records to see whether structural corrosion, brake wear, or suspension defects appear repeatedly.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 41.2% 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 (99%) | 13,491 | 80.6% | 1.85 |
| Petrol (1%) | 137 | 83.3% | 1.5 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Caddy vehicles fall between 47,542 and 91,139 miles.
2016 Volkswagen Caddy — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,400 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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46.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.4%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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24%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.6%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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19.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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18.9%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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