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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

C8 DNAMOT history

C8 DNA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

C8 DNA blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,910 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 DNA was last recorded at 144,910 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,249 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,661 miles
Average per year
5,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,910 miles
  • 2024 – 140,249 miles
  • 2023 – 136,471 miles
  • 2022 – 134,778 miles
  • 2021 – 131,014 miles
  • 2020 – 127,056 miles
  • 2019 – 122,033 miles
  • 2018 – 117,333 miles
  • 2017 – 110,850 miles
  • 2016 – 103,178 miles
  • 2015 – 101,499 miles
  • 2014 – 96,910 miles
  • 2013 – 92,224 miles
  • 2012 – 74,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,910 miles (+4,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    370917340277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass140,249 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,249 miles
    Test number
    273945410236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,246 miles (+3,775)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    500144550617
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass136,471 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,471 miles
    Test number
    705831511728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail136,469 miles (+1,691)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,469 miles
    Test number
    252799866233
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    375915110196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,778 miles (+3,764)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,778 miles
    Test number
    753425155049
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass131,014 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,014 miles
    Test number
    907254603581
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail131,014 miles (+3,958)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,014 miles
    Test number
    267347100602
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,056 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    353745990957
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEgr cooler leaking

  11. Fail127,056 miles (+5,023)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    741430621882
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEgr cooler leaking

  12. Pass122,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,033 miles
    Test number
    284385618601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,033 miles (+4,700)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,033 miles
    Test number
    362870012382
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass117,333 miles (+6,483)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,333 miles
    Test number
    142270093699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    993311343639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,850 miles (+7,672)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    479809935101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass103,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    841957344966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,178 miles (+1,679)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    570482303956
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass101,499 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,499 miles
    Test number
    177129679058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass96,910 miles (+4,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,910 miles
    Test number
    905610204108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    515268003190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail92,224 miles (+17,344)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,224 miles
    Test number
    777138103140
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass74,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,880 miles
    Test number
    228668142049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 DNA

Does C8 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 DNA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 DNA?
The MOT on C8 DNA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 DNA done?
C8 DNA was recorded at 144,910 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,097 miles a year.
Has C8 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 DNA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 DNA 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 C8 DNA find?
C8 DNA passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing.

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