Volkswagen Caddy: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 8.7% of Volkswagen Caddy MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8,832 | 16.0% |
| 2005 | 14,224 | 14.9% |
| 2006 | 20,974 | 14.6% |
| 2007 | 31,266 | 14.0% |
| 2008 | 36,770 | 11.7% |
| 2009 | 44,993 | 11.4% |
| 2010 | 60,659 | 11.3% |
| 2018 | 61,669 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 22,765 | 5.4% |
Methodology & source. 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.