Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment — III Facelift
Overview
The Volkswagen Caddy III, introduced in October 2003 at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, is a leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by Volkswagen Group. It shares 50% of its modules with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Touran, featuring a more aerodynamic design compared to its predecessor. Available in two body sizes ('normal' and Maxi), it can be configured as Panel Van, Window Panel Van, Kombi (spartan passenger version), Caddy Life (family version), and Camping versions like the Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper. The vehicle is assembled at Volkswagen's Poznań factory in Poland.
History & notable variants
The third generation of the Caddy was unveiled in 2003, marking a significant shift with its modern design and shared components with other VW models. It received positive reception and several awards including Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year (UK) in both 2007 and 2008, and Fleet News Best Small Van Award in 2008.
Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Volkswagen Caddy (III) Facelift.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x112 |
| Centre bore | 57.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M14x1.5 (bolts) |
| Wheel-bolt torque | 120 Nm |
| Seat type | radius |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | indirect |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 6J–8.5J | ET12–ET50 |
Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 10,421 Volkswagen Caddy on UK roads, placing it in the top 14% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
A parc that size is why Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Body styles & production
| Produced | 1979–present |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Shared components with Golf Mk5 and Touran; Aerodynamic design
- Cons: No specific cons mentioned in the REFERENCE