VW Caddy Mk3 bucket seat guide
2010 to 2015
Recaro confirm a direct fit subframe for the Caddy Mk3, and the seat range on this page reflects that: this is a Recaro-only fitment, side mount for the FIA competition shells and base mount for the reclining Sportster and Cross Sportster range.
No roll cage is currently confirmed for the Caddy Mk3. It is a commercial van rather than a car most people build for competition, so that gap is expected rather than an oversight.
- Recaro direct fit subframe is confirmed for the Caddy Mk3, £409.50
- This is a Recaro-only fitment. No other brand of frame is currently confirmed for this van
- No roll cage is currently confirmed for the Caddy Mk3
- The Recaro Pole Position Carbon with ABE at £2,816.10 is the premium bucket seat option
- The Recaro Sportster CS Reclining Sport Seat with Side Airbag at £2,139.48 keeps the factory side airbag function
- All FIA harnesses carry a stamped expiry date that ends their competition life regardless of wear
The fitting frame
Recaro confirm a direct fit subframe for the Caddy Mk3 at £409.50. It bolts to the factory floor mounting points. Every seat on this page is a Recaro product, matched to this frame.
The fitting kit
Side mounts are needed for the FIA competition seats below. The reclining Sportster range is base mount and fixes straight to the frame.
- Recaro direct fit subframe, £409.50, Caddy Mk3
- Recaro FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets for Pole Position ABE, FIA and Podium, £215.40
- Recaro FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets for Profi SPG/SPA and Pro-Racer, £192.00
FIA competition bucket seats
The Recaro Pole Position FIA Motorsport Bucket Seat at £995.40 is the entry point. The Pole Position with ABE at £1,039.50 is road legal with type approval. The Pole Position 2018 Edition at £1,446.48, the Classic Pole Position ABE at £2,179.80 and the Pole Position Carbon with ABE at £2,816.10 sit further up the range.
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Reclining sport seats
For a Caddy still doing daily driving or work duty, the Recaro Sportster CS range keeps the backrest adjustment. The Cross Sportster CS at £1,587.60 and the Sportster CS at £1,581.30 are the standard options. The Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £2,139.48 keeps the factory side airbag function working, which matters on a van that still needs to pass an MOT and insurance inspection. The Cross Sportster CS With Heating and the Sportster CS With Heating at £1795.50 add heated elements for a vehicle used year round.
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Our recommendationKeep the side airbag if the van needs an MOT and insurance sign-off
The Sportster CS with Side Airbag is the seat to start with if you want to keep the factory safety systems intact. Cameron works out the fit and the best combination for a given car, so tell him how the Caddy is used and he will point you at the right one.
Harnesses
There is no harness made specifically for the Caddy Mk3, so you are fitting a universal belt and working out the mounting yourself. With no cage currently confirmed for this van, a bolt-in harness bar or a fabricated anchor point is the usual route if a harness is genuinely needed.
The Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £294.00 are both FIA 8853-2016. The TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 is FIA 8854-1998. All three carry a stamped expiry date regardless of wear. For a road or trackday vehicle, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less, though none of those four are HANS compatible.
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Our recommendationConfirm the anchor before the belt
With no cage confirmed for the Caddy Mk3, tell us what is behind the seats now and what the van is used for, and we will tell you what the shoulder straps can anchor to before you spend anything on the belt.
Roll cages
No roll cage is currently confirmed for the Caddy Mk3. As a commercial van, it is not a car most people build for competition, so this gap is expected rather than unusual. If you need one, ask us and we will check what is available.
What fits what
All seats below fit the Caddy Mk3 on the Recaro frame, with side mounts added where noted.
| Seat | Mounting | Style | Notes |
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| Recaro Pole Position FIA Motorsport | Side mount | FIA competition | £995.40 |
| Recaro Pole Position with ABE | Side mount | Road legal, type approved | £1,039.50 |
| Recaro Sportster CS | Base mount | Reclining seat | £1,581.30 |
| Recaro Sportster CS with Side Airbag | Base mount | Reclining seat, keeps side airbag | £2,139.48 |
Common questions
Which frame does the Caddy Mk3 need?
Recaro confirm one at £409.50. It is the only fitting frame currently confirmed for this van.
Can I fit a non-Recaro seat?
Not with a confirmed frame currently in the catalogue. Ask us if you want a different brand and we will check what is possible.
Is there a roll cage for the Caddy Mk3?
Not currently. As a commercial van it is not commonly built for competition, so this is an expected gap rather than an oversight. Ask us if you need one.
Which seat keeps the factory side airbag working?
The Recaro Sportster CS with Side Airbag at £2,139.48 is built to keep that system functional, which matters for MOT and insurance purposes.
Which harness should I buy?
For FIA competition, the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370 and the TRS Magnum 6 Point Superlite at £294.00 both meet 8853-2016, and the TRS Magnum 4 Point at £139 meets 8854-1998. For road use, the Takata Drift II and III and the TRS Clubman belts cost less but are not HANS compatible.
More help
If you want the frame confirmed against your specific van, or want us to check whether a cage or harness anchor solution exists, the contact link is the quickest way to get it looked at.
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