Second Hand Volkswagen Caddy CV Joints

The Volkswagen Caddy ran as the Mk3 (2004–2015, with a facelift around 2010) and the Mk4 (2015–2020), and these generations use different platforms and driveshaft geometry, so CV joints are not a straight swap across that boundary. Confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying, as the underlying engineering changed between generations.

A 2013 Caddy falls in the Mk3 generation (2004–2015) and a 2016 model is Mk4 (2015–2020), so these sit either side of a generation change and the CV joints are very unlikely to interchange. Give the breaker both registrations and let them cross-reference the part numbers to be sure.

Yes — all Caddys are front-wheel drive as standard, and some later variants offered 4Motion four-wheel drive, so every version has CV joints on the front driveshafts; 4WD variants will also have them at the rear. CV joints are a genuine and commonly replaced wear item on this model.

Within the same generation, the CV joint specification can vary with engine output, as higher-torque engines — such as the more powerful TDI units — may use heavier-duty driveshaft components. Always give the breaker your registration number and engine code so they can match the correct joint rather than just going by year and body style.

Trim level alone does not determine CV joint fitment; what matters is the generation, engine size, whether your van is 4Motion or standard front-wheel drive, and on vans the payload/GVW rating which you can find on the VIN plate. A C20 and a Maxi of the same generation and drivetrain may use different joints simply because of the different GVW ratings, so check the plate rather than relying on the model name.

NS and OS driveshafts on the Caddy are different lengths and the CV joints are handed accordingly, so they are not interchangeable between sides. When sourcing a used joint, always specify clearly whether you need the nearside (passenger side) or offside (driver side) to avoid getting the wrong part.