2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 324 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 15 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 12 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.8% | 9 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 7 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 3 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 8 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 6 |
| 5 | Wipers | 3 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.8% | 48 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 38 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.9% | 16 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.4% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 69 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 160 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 67 | 14.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Caddy C20 Commerce Pro
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pros pass their MOT?
89.5% of the 324 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2022 Caddy C20 Commerce Pro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 324 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.