Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment — Iii 2K, 2KN

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 1979–present

If you only need the numbers for Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment: The Volkswagen Caddy (Iii) 2K, 2KN (1979–present) uses a 5x112 bolt pattern, 57.1 mm centre bore, M14x1.5 bolts torqued to ~120 Nm. It accepts ~6J–8.5J wheels at ET12–ET50.

Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment

Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment for the Volkswagen Caddy (Iii) 2K, 2KN (1979–present): the factory PCD, centre bore and bolt spec, then the aftermarket width and offset window we fit to.

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.

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.

With that many on the road, Volkswagen Caddy wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Overview

The Volkswagen Caddy III, also known as Typ 2K, is a leisure activity vehicle and panel van produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since October 2003. It was unveiled at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam and went into production shortly after in November of the same year. The third generation Caddy shares 50% of its modules with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Touran, featuring a more aerodynamic design with a horizontal windscreen angle and A-pillar. 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 the Camping variant called Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper. The Caddy III is marketed for its versatility in both commercial and leisure activities, offering a range of configurations to suit various needs.

Dimensions

Source: VW Caddy (Typ 2K), de.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Engines & drivetrain

Source: VW Caddy (Typ 2K), de.wikipedia.org.

Performance

Source: VW Caddy (Typ 2K), de.wikipedia.org.

Trim levels

Factory colours

History & notable variants

The third generation Volkswagen Caddy was introduced at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam in October 2003, marking a significant evolution from previous models with enhanced aerodynamics and modular design elements shared with other VW Group vehicles. Notable for its flexibility, it includes variants such as the Caddy Life (a seven-seat passenger-oriented People Mover) and the Maxi range which debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2007. The model has received several awards including Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine's Small Van of the Year in both 2007 and 2008, highlighting its success in fleet applications.

Reliability & owner notes

• Pros: Versatile body configurations; Shared modular design with other VW Group vehicles; Aerodynamic and modern styling
• Cons: Payload capacity may vary by configuration