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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S3 VWCMOT history

S3 VWC is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 114,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
114,791 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 VWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 VWC was last recorded at 114,791 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2006: 63,260 miles, lower than 163,044 miles on 3 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,791 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,791 miles
  • 2024 – 114,791 miles
  • 2023 – 114,790 miles
  • 2022 – 114,762 miles
  • 2021 – 113,888 miles
  • 2020 – 108,723 miles
  • 2017 – 108,680 miles
  • 2016 – 106,459 miles
  • 2015 – 103,516 miles
  • 2014 – 100,008 miles
  • 2013 – 96,665 miles
  • 2012 – 92,944 miles
  • 2011 – 89,226 miles
  • 2010 – 83,953 miles
  • 2009 – 78,041 miles
  • 2008 – 73,184 miles
  • 2007 – 67,083 miles
  • 2006 – 63,260 miles
  • 2005 – 162,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,791 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside steering, suspension and brakes
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,791 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    973873422146
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside steering, suspension and brakes
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail114,791 miles2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    796088499866
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside steering, suspension and brakes
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass114,791 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,791 miles
    Test number
    548332421679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion in various places

  4. Pass114,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,790 miles
    Test number
    211060902597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,790 miles (+28)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,790 miles
    Test number
    351477692121
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))

  6. Pass114,762 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,762 miles
    Test number
    553144995652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail114,761 miles (+873)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,761 miles
    Test number
    510381432528
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass113,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,888 miles
    Test number
    262315178919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,888 miles (+5,165)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,888 miles
    Test number
    402846297462
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass108,723 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    733451449244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail108,723 miles (+43)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    300384582720
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail108,680 miles (+2,221)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,680 miles
    Test number
    647355062938
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBattery Light is on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass106,459 miles (+2,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    714106740415
    • AdvisoryFront near side brake flexi is starting to crack
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes have some corrsion

  14. Pass103,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,516 miles
    Test number
    362408840863
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corroded

  15. Fail103,516 miles (+3,508)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,516 miles
    Test number
    610385173929
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel arches corroded

  16. Pass100,008 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    228581404372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,665 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    607034503314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,944 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    92,944 miles
    Test number
    896859392245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,226 miles (+4)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    89,226 miles
    Test number
    988715201395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing

  20. Fail89,222 miles (+5,269)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    867024601363
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s rear wheel bearing

  21. Pass83,953 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    83,953 miles
    Test number
    482132700412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight leak on n/s steering rack

  22. Fail83,953 miles (+5,912)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,953 miles
    Test number
    623531300395
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight leak on n/s steering rack

  23. Pass78,041 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    431231109464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Fail78,022 miles (+4,838)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,022 miles
    Test number
    701666499220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass73,184 miles (+24)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    73,184 miles
    Test number
    811325608358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  26. Fail73,160 miles (+6,077)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    404333108343
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  27. Pass67,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    240102507382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,083 miles (+3,823)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    580142007395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass63,260 miles (-99,784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    63,260 miles
    Test number
    674575106386
    • NoteSlight play from the offside front strut top mounting

  30. Pass163,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    163,044 miles
    Test number
    883224986136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273882985112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail162,892 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,892 miles
    Test number
    232641985183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating

Questions about S3 VWC

Does S3 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 VWC expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 VWC?
The MOT on S3 VWC expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 VWC done?
S3 VWC was recorded at 114,791 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
Has S3 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 VWC has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 VWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 VWC find?
S3 VWC passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: corrosion to underside steering, suspension and brakes; fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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