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Volkswagen Caddy

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S96 XDTMOT history

S96 XDT is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 160,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,935 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 XDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 XDT was last recorded at 160,935 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2011: 100,647 miles, lower than 100,674 miles on 26 May 2011.

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
160,927 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,935 miles
  • 2025 – 158,278 miles
  • 2024 – 155,165 miles
  • 2023 – 150,994 miles
  • 2022 – 147,515 miles
  • 2021 – 144,201 miles
  • 2020 – 144,193 miles
  • 2019 – 138,587 miles
  • 2018 – 133,590 miles
  • 2017 – 128,571 miles
  • 2016 – 124,740 miles
  • 2015 – 119,731 miles
  • 2014 – 115,053 miles
  • 2013 – 110,273 miles
  • 2012 – 105,392 miles
  • 2011 – 100,647 miles
  • 2010 – 94,508 miles
  • 2009 – 88,288 miles
  • 2008 – 82,510 miles
  • 2007 – 77,802 miles
  • 2006 – 71,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,935 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear & inner arches / inner & outer sills / floor / chassis / suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,935 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,935 miles
    Test number
    700926589417
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear & inner arches / inner & outer sills / floor / chassis / suspension components

  2. Fail160,927 miles (+2,649)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,927 miles
    Test number
    480859131430
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear & inner arches / inner & outer sills / floor / chassis / suspension components

  3. Pass158,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,278 miles
    Test number
    501418726576
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear arches / sills / floor / chassis / inner arches

  4. Fail158,271 miles (+3,106)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,271 miles
    Test number
    775901341560
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear arches / sills / floor / chassis / inner arches

  5. Pass155,165 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    155,165 miles
    Test number
    185370467089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,161 miles (+4,167)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,161 miles
    Test number
    907836160576
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass150,994 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,994 miles
    Test number
    116006054102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,990 miles (+3,475)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,990 miles
    Test number
    848874040977
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BEAM MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL JOINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass147,515 miles (+3,314)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,515 miles
    Test number
    373550646685
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,201 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,201 miles
    Test number
    491733267673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,193 miles (+5,606)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,193 miles
    Test number
    221030856467
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass138,587 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,587 miles
    Test number
    929605617894
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle is under seald

  13. Fail138,573 miles (+4,983)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,573 miles
    Test number
    222939861206
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass133,590 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,590 miles
    Test number
    862446952462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,571 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    128,571 miles
    Test number
    942263865856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,740 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    547594562847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass119,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,731 miles
    Test number
    447812345116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,731 miles (+4,678)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,731 miles
    Test number
    416642345182
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass115,053 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    115,053 miles
    Test number
    609789544143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,046 miles (+4,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    446477544168
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Fail110,273 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    356200253121
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass110,273 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,273 miles
    Test number
    389920853133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,392 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,392 miles
    Test number
    836389332159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,647 miles (-27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    468207441158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,674 miles (+6,166)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,674 miles
    Test number
    916046741183
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass94,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    382149930120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail94,508 miles (+6,220)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    433798430179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass88,288 miles (+5,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    220092259188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail82,510 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    343924248155
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  30. Pass82,510 miles (+4,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,510 miles
    Test number
    690674248110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  31. Pass77,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    700812057183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail77,802 miles (+6,240)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,802 miles
    Test number
    681902147118
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  33. Pass71,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,562 miles
    Test number
    552926836176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 XDT

Does S96 XDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 XDT is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 XDT?
The MOT on S96 XDT is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 XDT done?
S96 XDT was recorded at 160,935 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has S96 XDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 XDT has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S96 XDT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S96 XDT find?
S96 XDT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear wheel bearing has slight play both; heavy corrosion to rear & inner arches / inner & outer sills / floor / chassis / suspension components.

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