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S717 DPN

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 75,352 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower Gear mount slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 73,634 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 72,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 68,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 56,080 miles

corroded tops of n/s and o/s front wings

Fail 26 Aug 2021 56,080 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

corroded tops of n/s and o/s front wings

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,470 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,177 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,674 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 48,904 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 48,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 46,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,950 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 34,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,277 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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S717 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S717 DPN, 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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S717 DPN is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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