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S843 CDE

1999 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

189,037 mi
Last recorded189,037 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Caddy110,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS843 CDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 189,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner/outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 189,037 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front inner/outer sill corroded and holed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 189,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front outer/inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 186,893 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 by valve (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 9 Oct 2024 186,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 by valve (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 9 Oct 2023 184,759 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 184,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/ inner chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside corrosion on inner sill

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 182,106 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 182,106 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 179,685 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 179,612 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 175,369 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel injector spill pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear side panel /wheel arch corroded

play left hand upper strut mounting

Fail 25 Aug 2020 175,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mounting (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel injector spill pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear park brake efficency low

Nearside Rear side panel /wheel arch corroded

play left hand upper strut mounting

Pass 19 Apr 2019 169,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 169,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced side panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 18 Apr 2018 163,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 163,287 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector spill pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill by axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 157,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on under body

Fail 11 Apr 2017 157,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion on under body

Pass 15 Apr 2016 151,120 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion on both inner sills

Fail 15 Apr 2016 151,118 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 15 Apr 2015 144,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 144,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,823 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on both sills

Fail 8 Apr 2014 134,823 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on both sills

Pass 17 Apr 2013 125,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 125,626 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,633 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 110,094 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 101,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 79,144 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 68,357 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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S843 CDE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 S843 CDE, 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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S843 CDE is a 1999 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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