Is the Volkswagen Caddy ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 148,063 MOT tests, around 36% of Volkswagen Caddys still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 48% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 16%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 98% diesel. Diesel Caddys are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 36%
- Likely charged
- 48%
- Depends on the car
- 16%
- MOT tests analysed
- 148,063
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Caddy ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Caddys of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Likely compliant110 tested | Likely compliant2 tested |
| 2021 | Likely compliant169 tested | Likely compliant1 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant6,388 tested | Likely compliant239 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant10,046 tested | Likely compliant575 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant9,677 tested | Likely compliant1,166 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant11,341 tested | Likely compliant398 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant13,020 tested | Likely compliant131 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car12,095 tested | Likely compliant4 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car12,019 tested | Likely compliant3 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged12,585 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged9,990 tested | Likely compliant27 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged12,390 tested | Likely compliant50 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged9,387 tested | Likely compliant17 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged7,006 tested | Likely compliant14 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged5,728 tested | Likely compliant16 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged4,873 tested | Likely compliant18 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged3,188 tested | Likely compliant25 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged2,207 tested | Check Euro standard9 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,364 tested | Check Euro standard6 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged351 tested | Check Euro standard4 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged306 tested | Check Euro standard3 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged171 tested | Check Euro standard9 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged227 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged193 tested | Likely charged5 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged89 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged49 tested | Likely charged5 tested |
| 1992 | Likely charged23 tested | Likely charged31 tested |
| 1991 | Likely charged48 tested | Likely charged18 tested |
| 1990 | Likely charged41 tested | Likely charged24 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Caddy
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (98% of Caddys tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (2% of Caddys tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Caddys from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (16% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Volkswagen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Caddys fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Caddy MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Caddy for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Caddys in this data were first registered between 1990 and 2022. 2016 was the most common year, with 13,151 tests (9% of the total), and half were registered in 2014 or later.
Caddys from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 76% of the time, at an average of 64,847 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 62% of the time with 136,471 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Caddys likely to comply are from 2016. 13,020 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 71% of the time and averaged 82,271 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Caddy's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (5.1% of tests); suspension: "pin or bush excessively worn" (4.9%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.9%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 18.6% of tests.
Overall, 69% of Caddys passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 104,322 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 148,063 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Caddy carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 148,063 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Caddy and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Caddy ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 36% of Caddys on the road are likely compliant and 48% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Caddy years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Caddys first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Caddy ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Caddys from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Caddy is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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