VW Nutzfahrzeuge Caddy IV 1.0 TSI, 102 PS, 5-speed manual (2015–2020)

Research for this car

• Generation guide VW Caddy 4 (2015-2020): known problems and buying guide

  No major fault is confirmed. Expect worn brakes, shock absorbers and lamps, and check for oil loss before you buy.

• Engine guide VW 1.0 TSI three-cylinder petrol (EA211): problems, costs and what to check

  A strong small engine, but check the coolant module, the injector recall and the turbo wastegate before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Push down on each corner of the van, then drive over bumps. Knocking, a bouncy ride or uneven tyre wear means worn shock absorbers or springs.
2. Look through the wheels at the brake discs. Deep lips, cracks or pads near the wear limit mean a brake job is due. On the test drive, brake hard from about 50 km/h. A soft pedal or pulling to one side is a bad result.
3. Park over a clean sheet and check the engine and gearbox for oil after the test drive. Fresh drips or a low level mean seal work.
4. Switch on every light: low beam, high beam, rear lights and the number-plate lamp. Dark or flickering lamps mean bulb or wiring work.

From the engine guide

1. Camshaft adjuster bolts (listen, 2018-2020 cars). Listen for grinding or scraping at the timing belt cover on a cold start. Ask whether the bolt check (TPI 2038019) was done. Bad: a grinding noise or no record on a 2018-2020 car.
2. Timing belt, water pump and oil (no scanner). Ask for dated invoices with mileage for belt, pump and oil changes. Check the coolant cold. Bad: no record, low coolant, white crystals at the pump.
3. Turbo wastegate (scanner). Warm engine, roll in third, add light throttle; listen for a metallic rattle. Read P2563 and P0299, including deleted entries. Bad: rattle or limp mode.
4. Injectors and recall (scanner). Check the VIN for 24FO, 24FP or 24FQ. Scan fuel trims and misfires. Bad: an open recall, fuel smell or misfire.
5. Intake, coils and plugs (scanner). Scan P0300-P0304 and check for rough idle, misfire under load, or a flashing engine light. Ask for a plug invoice at 60,000 km. Bad: a misfire that moves with a swapped coil.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions