2018 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate: 84.1% (31,929 tests)
Is the 2018 Caddy getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84.6% -3.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 83.7% -2.5 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 83.9% -0.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Caddy
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2,578 | 25.2% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,816 | 17.7% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,652 | 16.1% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,323 | 12.9% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,213 | 11.8% |
| 6 | Visibility | 908 | 8.9% |
All Caddy years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,524 | 63.8% | -0.6 pts | 167,481 |
| 2005 | 5,860 | 64.3% | -0.2 pts | 167,608 |
| 2006 | 8,646 | 64.8% | +0.4 pts | 161,808 |
| 2007 | 13,195 | 65.7% | +0.6 pts | 154,131 |
| 2008 | 15,991 | 67.2% | +2.1 pts | 155,850 |
| 2009 | 19,780 | 66.5% | +0.1 pts | 145,958 |
| 2010 | 26,771 | 65.8% | -1.5 pts | 142,731 |
| 2011 | 35,486 | 68.8% | -0.3 pts | 130,051 |
| 2012 | 28,862 | 70.5% | -0.7 pts | 130,559 |
| 2013 | 36,615 | 71.2% | -2.1 pts | 115,806 |
| 2014 | 35,060 | 73.0% | -2.8 pts | 108,308 |
| 2015 | 35,463 | 74.7% | -4.0 pts | 91,632 |
| 2016 | 38,663 | 77.1% | -4.2 pts | 84,374 |
| 2017 | 34,635 | 79.2% | -4.8 pts | 72,982 |
| 2018 (this page) | 31,929 | 84.1% | -2.3 pts | 67,284 |
| 2019 | 31,316 | 84.2% | -4.2 pts | 55,084 |
| 2020 | 19,559 | 86.3% | -3.6 pts | 44,124 |
| 2021 | 1,874 | 85.9% | -4.5 pts | 21,868 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 84.1% of their MOT tests (31,929 tests, 2023–2025), -2.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 67,284 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Caddy?
The median tested example shows 67,284 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2018 Caddy?
In this cohort petrols pass 86.8% of tests against 83.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.