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Volkswagen CADDY - 2004

383.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2004 is 384.6 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volkswagen CADDY, model year 2004. Sample size: 1,277 cars, 2,856 tests and 10,964 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,277 cars

The 2004 Volkswagen Caddy has a slightly higher overall defect rate compared to the average vehicle of the same year, with 384 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 382. Notably, the Caddy performs better in the "Lights & Electrics" category, showing significantly fewer issues than average. However, it struggles with "Steering," "Visibility," and "Body/Structure," where it has a notably higher percentage of defects. Mileage trends indicate that the defect rate is particularly elevated in the lower mileage range, especially for vehicles with under 31,000 miles, suggesting potential issues that may arise with newer models. Overall, while the Caddy has a comparable defect rate, it is essential to consider its weaknesses in specific categories.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,277 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 15.6% better
138.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 164.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
Steering
▼ 66.7% worse
41.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▼ 35.8% worse
39.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.3 / 100 tests
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.1% better
81.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
  • A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
  • A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  • Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 0.2% better
312.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 312.9 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▼ 20.9% worse
76.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 63.6 / 100 tests
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▼ 102.2% worse
27.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.8 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Audible warning:
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt:
Other
▲ 1.8% better
49.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.5 / 100 tests
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
  • Emissions test unable to be completed
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limit
  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 533 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,347
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 828
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 550
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 487
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 352
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 345
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative: when rear registration plate has 2 or more lamps or light sources
MINOR
Occurrences: 301
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 283
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 277
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 239

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 352
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 150
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 136
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 82
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 80
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 78
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 70
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
FAIL
Occurrences: 69