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S235 XWC

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,263 mi
Last recorded160,263 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 XWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 160,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top - engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 160,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top - engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 153,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses - ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from compensator valve - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 153,437 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hoses - ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from compensator valve - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 153,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to drum - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near front of leaf spring mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to drum - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from compensator valve - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 147,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding is starting to let go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (lower flange) is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to let go (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 134,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 134,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,583 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 127,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 113,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 106,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,693 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,693 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 88,081 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,081 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,612 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 76,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 69,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 61,651 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,582 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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S235 XWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S235 XWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S235 XWC is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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