2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR)
2007–2015 · diesel · 1968cc · 140hp
Engine codes: BMM, CFHC, CFFB, CFGB, CAYE
Reliability, common problems and owner reviews for the Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR). Check this before you buy used.
The 2.0 TDI Caddy (8v BMM PD, then CR) is the stronger diesel for heavier loads or the longer Maxi — durable transverse PD/CR units good for very high mileage. Watch the PD oil-spec cam wear and DMF on the PD, and on the CR the DPF/EGR and injector items. Use the right oil and it's a tough, well-matched working engine; the CR is cleaner-running for mixed use.
Same engine, other cars
This is the same physical engine (CFFB) sold under different names across brands. Reliability is broadly shared — cross-check these:
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BKD (16V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 170hp (BMN / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Touran— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 140hp BMM (8V PD)140hp
- Audi A3— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 110hp (CBAA)110hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFFB)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI GTD 170hp (CFGB / CBBB)170hp
- Volkswagen Golf V— 2.0 TDI 170hp BMN / BMR (16V PPD piezo)170hp
- Volkswagen Sharan II— 2.0 TDI CR (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Volkswagen Tiguan— 2.0 TDI (CBAB/CFFB/CFGB)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B7— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CFFB / CFGB)170hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Volkswagen Golf VI— 2.0 TDI 140hp (CBAB / CBDB → CFFB / CJAA)140hp
- Seat Alhambra II— 2.0 TDI (CFFB / CFGB / CUVA)150hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CFHC)140hp
- Škoda Octavia II— 2.0 TDI vRS 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 140hp CR (CBAB / CBAA)140hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp CR (CBBB)170hp
- Seat Leon II— 2.0 TDI FR 170hp (BMN / CEGA)170hp
- Seat Altea— 2.0 TDI 140hp PD (BKD / BMM)140hp
- Škoda Yeti— 2.0 TDI CR (CFHC / CBAB)170hp
- Škoda Superb II— 2.0 TDI CR 140/170hp (CBAB / CFFB)170hp
- Volkswagen Passat B6— 2.0 TDI 170hp PD (BMR / BMA)170hp
Known Issues
PD cam wear on wrong oil; CR injector wear with mileage.
Fix / Workaround: Correct oil; inspect cam (PD); injector test (CR).
Repair cost: €250–€1000
Typically appears after: 150,000 km
DPF/EGR on short trips; DMF wears with load.
Fix / Workaround: Motorway regens; clean EGR; replace DMF.
Repair cost: €300–€1200
Mileage Thresholds
After 220,000 km: Durable with care.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- ☐Correct oil history
- ☐DPF + DMF checks
- ☐CR cleaner for mixed use
Frequently asked questions
Is the Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR) reliable?
Maint. Sensitive — The 2.0 TDI Caddy (8v BMM PD, then CR) is the stronger diesel for heavier loads or the longer Maxi — durable transverse PD/CR units good for very high mileage. Watch the PD oil-spec cam wear and DMF on the PD, and on the CR the DPF/EGR and injector items. Use the right oil and it's a tough, well-matched working engine; the CR is cleaner-running for mixed use.
What are the common problems and reviews for the Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR)?
The most commonly reported problems: Cam / follower wear (PD) / injectors (CR), DPF / EGR / DMF.
Is a used Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI (BMM PD / CFHC CR) worth buying?
Fine if serviced correctly — but it punishes neglect hard. History and the right consumables matter.