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Volkswagen Caddy

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

281 JHNMOT history

281 JHN is a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

281 JHN black Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
98,534 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
281 JHN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

281 JHN was last recorded at 98,534 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 11,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,626 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,908 miles
Average per year
7,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,534 miles
  • 2025 – 86,626 miles
  • 2024 – 71,256 miles
  • 2023 – 55,999 miles
  • 2022 – 51,520 miles
  • 2021 – 41,617 miles
  • 2020 – 33,853 miles
  • 2019 – 27,196 miles
  • 2018 – 15,674 miles
  • 2017 – 14,026 miles
  • 2016 – 13,187 miles
  • 2015 – 12,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,534 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,534 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    450067185273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,626 miles (+15,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    521246989253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass71,256 miles (+15,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,256 miles
    Test number
    973931370462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,999 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,999 miles
    Test number
    285787255522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,520 miles (+9,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    208853805933
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,617 miles (+7,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,617 miles
    Test number
    762307819245
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass33,853 miles (+6,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,853 miles
    Test number
    415678736157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed disabled chair seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass27,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    27,196 miles
    Test number
    745451175188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,195 miles (+11,521)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,195 miles
    Test number
    907134255969
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCracks in nearside and offside rear tyres but not exposing cords

  10. Pass15,674 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,674 miles
    Test number
    309605480430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,026 miles (+839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    14,026 miles
    Test number
    311421158648
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Pass13,187 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,187 miles
    Test number
    257830914610
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass12,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    12,131 miles
    Test number
    565830775176
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about 281 JHN

What vehicle is registration 281 JHN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 281 JHN on a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 281 JHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 281 JHN is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 281 JHN?
The MOT on 281 JHN is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 281 JHN done?
281 JHN was recorded at 98,534 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 7,965 miles a year.
Has 281 JHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 281 JHN has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on 281 JHN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 281 JHN find?
281 JHN passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge.

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