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The What Van? Road Test: Volkswagen Caddy Cargo (2021)

Date: Monday, October 25, 2021

Access to the 3.1m³ load bay is afforded by a sliding nearside door plus asymmetric twin rear doors. The one on the offside is somewhat narrower than its companion.

Both back doors can be swung through 90º, and through 180º if you release the stays. Try as we might, we found it impossible to release the offside door’s stay.

Six cargo tie-down points are provided, and a full-height bulkhead separates the load area from the cab. It is made from hard plastic, presumably in a bid to save weight, and is doubtless pretty robust and able to ward off anything that comes hurtling forwards – but we’d much prefer a steel one.

Plastic mouldings and hardboard panels on the doors provide some protection against scrapes and dents inflicted during loading and unloading, but it is insufficient. The entire cargo area really needs timbering out, and the otherwise-unprotected floor should be defended with a tailored cover.

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