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How reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
86.8% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,511 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 86.8%.

First-time inspection pass rate86.8%
Dangerous defect rate
4.9%
Retest rate
12%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
77,364 km
Age 5
Age 10
Annual mileage distributionfrom 36 vehicles
Bottom 10%
4,321 km
Low 25%
8,866 km
Median
13,952 km
High 25%
21,457 km
Top 10%
27,756 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements3%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2.6%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements2.3%
A tyre cords visible or damaged1.5%
A tyre seriously damaged1.5%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(5%)
Front Nearside(4%)
Rear Nearside(2.3%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi reliability by year

How the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202186.8%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi as a model. The reliability of any individual Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 87%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.6% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.3% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.5% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.5% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi?

For a typical Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 77,364 km at 3 years, — at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Tdi before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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