Volkswagen Caddy (2017)
2017 Volkswagen Caddy
CarHunch analysed 11,936 real MOT records for the 2017 Volkswagen Caddy. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Volkswagen Caddy passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.8%, which is solid, but nearly a third of these vehicles (34%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a used buyer. Petrol versions perform better at 87% pass rate versus 82.6% for the more common diesel models, though the diesel advantage in real-world reliability may depend heavily on maintenance history.
These Caddys are running at a reasonable mileage for their age, with a median of 60,531 miles, and they're averaging 1.49 failures per test alongside 8.1 advisories—suggesting wear-and-tear rather than structural issues. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on the items that keep triggering failures and advisories, and ask the seller for full service records to verify oil changes and fluid top-ups were done on schedule.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- ⚠️ 34% 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 (96%) | 11,517 | 82.6% | 1.51 |
| Petrol (3%) | 416 | 87% | 1.04 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Volkswagen Caddy vehicles fall between 42,727 and 84,668 miles.
2017 Volkswagen Caddy — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 10,925 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 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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