Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life mini MPV (2007-2015): owner reviews

"If you want space above all else, the Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life has it in abundance. There's room for seven people and their luggage."

Carbuyer Rating

2.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

3.5 out of 5

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Reviews

Owner Reviews

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Common Problems

  • Brakes, Gearbox / clutch, Other (1 case)
  • Other (1 case)
  • Electrics (1 case)

Review 1 of 8

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2010

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

48
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

4 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

38
Tell us what you think about your car?
Only fault, had fuel leakage from injectors.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

2 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.6 TDI DSG

Year

2011

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

37
Tell us what you think about your car?
Test drive the DSG in this model before you buy it. Only auto I've driven that takes itself out of gear while stationary on slopes! Always in the wrong gear I.e 7th at 30mph. 3 years old 3 steering racks! All under warranty. Wind noise from mirrors is bad. Mpg is bad 55 litres and 420 miles! Don't bother with this unless you like rattles, wind noise , poor rear visibility, dealers that aren't savvy to how technical this model is.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

2.0TDI (140PS)

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New
Tell us what you think about your car?
Very happy with this vehicle. With 4 kids I wanted a vehicle to seat 6 with decent luggage space and without going up to the long wheelbase transporter/vito/etc. Plenty of power with the 2l engine and very easy to drive (the parking sensors are essential). I expect to keep this for many years. With the single seat removed to give 2+2+2 seating & the sliding door, piling kids in+out couldn't be much easier. The only minor niggle is whistling from the roof rail at speed.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

35
Tell us what you think about your car?
as it is adapted to take a wheelchair it is perfect being totally electric from loading to ready to drive.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year

2011

Avg annual mileage

0 – 4,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

34
Tell us what you think about your car?
Never had abreakdown, had at least two minor electrical faults which were put right by a VX dealer.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

5 out of 5

Car Details

Model

1.5-2 litre, Diesel, Manual

Year

2009

Avg annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

47
Tell us what you think about your car?
RDS on the radio stopped working. Boot release button sometimes doesn't work.
Would you recommend the car to a friend?

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