Second Hand Volkswagen Caddy Sump

The Caddy Mk3 ran from 2004 to 2015, with a facelift in 2010, so a 2010 and a 2015 unit both sit within the same generation — but the facelift year is a known boundary where ancillary and mounting details can change, so you should not assume any 2010 sump crosses straight over to a 2015 without checking. The single most reliable way to match a sump is by engine code, which you'll find on your V5 or via a VIN check; supply that code to the breaker and ask them to confirm against your registration before buying. Never rely on year alone for this kind of mechanical part.

Engine code matters above everything else for a sump — the Caddy has been sold with a range of diesel and petrol engines across the same model years, and different engine codes use different sump profiles, oil pick-up positions, and bolt patterns even within the same year. Your engine code is stamped on the engine block itself and listed on your V5; give it to the breaker along with your registration and they can match the part accurately. Searching by year alone risks getting a sump that looks similar but will not seal or bolt up correctly.

For the sump, body style makes no difference at all; the sump is determined by the engine fitted, not whether your Caddy is a panel van, window van, or kombi. As long as the engine codes match, the sump from any body variant of the same engine will be the same part. Focus on confirming the engine code with your breaker rather than worrying about which body style the donor vehicle was.

Trim level has no bearing on sump fitment whatsoever; the C20 trim designation is a commercial specification relating to payload and interior finish, not the engine or drivetrain. A sump from a Caddy with the same engine code as yours will be the correct mechanical match regardless of whether the donor was a C20, Maxi, or any other trim variant. You may find minor cosmetic or ancillary differences between vehicles, so confirm the full engine code with your breaker against your registration to be safe.

The Caddy Mk3.5 facelift ran from approximately 2015 to 2020 and represented a significant refresh, and while some engines carried across the generation boundary, mounting points and ancillary details on the sump can differ between the Mk3 and Mk3.5 even on engines sharing the same basic code family. This is precisely the kind of boundary question you need to route to your breaker — give them your full engine code and registration and ask them to verify compatibility on your specific application. Do not assume a Mk3.5 sump will drop straight in to a pre-facelift Mk3, or vice versa, without that confirmation.

Gearbox type can affect sump design on some engines because the transmission mounting and associated hardware may influence sump shape or the position of the oil drain, so it is worth mentioning your gearbox type to the breaker alongside your engine code. In many cases the sump itself is identical across gearbox variants, but confirming this against your registration gives the breaker the chance to flag any differences on your specific engine. Always supply engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type together for the most accurate match.