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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

G16 TJSMOT history

G16 TJS is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 3 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

G16 TJS red Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,488 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G16 TJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G16 TJS was last recorded at 193,488 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,476 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
10,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,488 miles
  • 2025 – 177,383 miles
  • 2024 – 167,363 miles
  • 2023 – 151,303 miles
  • 2022 – 137,730 miles
  • 2021 – 131,482 miles
  • 2020 – 123,853 miles
  • 2019 – 116,168 miles
  • 2018 – 108,328 miles
  • 2017 – 100,228 miles
  • 2016 – 91,801 miles
  • 2014 – 80,356 miles
  • 2013 – 71,726 miles
  • 2012 – 54,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,488 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,488 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,488 miles
    Test number
    676211275564
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail193,476 miles (+16,093)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,476 miles
    Test number
    765694107870
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass177,383 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    177,383 miles
    Test number
    666598537768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail177,383 miles (+10,020)3 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,383 miles
    Test number
    364721008946
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass167,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,363 miles
    Test number
    432064246489
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail167,363 miles (+16,060)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,363 miles
    Test number
    276828951486
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass151,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    151,303 miles
    Test number
    234396505270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,303 miles (+13,573)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,303 miles
    Test number
    624872868227
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass137,730 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,730 miles
    Test number
    422918826866
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  10. Fail137,722 miles (+6,240)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,722 miles
    Test number
    159269421810
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  11. Pass131,482 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    286611734909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail131,482 miles (+7,629)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,482 miles
    Test number
    793834165374
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  13. Pass123,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,853 miles
    Test number
    275096125322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,853 miles (+7,685)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,853 miles
    Test number
    597059926138
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass116,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    435206939625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,168 miles (+7,840)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    830292854078
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  17. Pass108,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    311631559071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,328 miles (+8,100)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    908260976609
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  19. Pass100,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,228 miles
    Test number
    350878441093
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deteriorated and getting near to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very corroded
  20. Fail100,227 miles (+8,426)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,227 miles
    Test number
    226986347210
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake judder evident on n/s and o/s rear brakes
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre deteriorated and getting near to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s number plate lamp dim
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer very corroded
    • AdvisorySome roughness/noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
  21. Pass91,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    123549369266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)
  22. Fail91,801 miles (+11,445)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    563125182742
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp electric adjuster inop could not manually adjust headlamps to min required height (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm mis shaped causing area of tread to b under 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low see note to n/s headlamp (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass80,356 miles (+8,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    529567384216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,726 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    967992583264
    • NoteNo spare wheel
  25. Pass71,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    586548923277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,682 miles (+17,504)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,682 miles
    Test number
    847008623279
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
  27. Pass54,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    897256712261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about G16 TJS

Does G16 TJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TJS is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on G16 TJS?
The MOT on G16 TJS is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G16 TJS done?
G16 TJS was recorded at 193,488 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 10,259 miles a year.
Has G16 TJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G16 TJS has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on G16 TJS 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 G16 TJS find?
G16 TJS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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