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Volkswagen Caddy

Red · Diesel · 1991 · 1,588 cc

H487 SWPMOT history

H487 SWP is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 16 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,483 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H487 SWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
16 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H487 SWP was last recorded at 154,483 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 4,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,016 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,467 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,483 miles
  • 2025 – 150,016 miles
  • 2024 – 149,309 miles
  • 2023 – 144,394 miles
  • 2022 – 139,025 miles
  • 2021 – 132,936 miles
  • 2020 – 129,466 miles
  • 2019 – 124,358 miles
  • 2018 – 118,859 miles
  • 2017 – 113,151 miles
  • 2016 – 108,726 miles
  • 2015 – 104,634 miles
  • 2013 – 102,972 miles
  • 2012 – 98,643 miles
  • 2011 – 94,444 miles
  • 2010 – 91,478 miles
  • 2009 – 87,245 miles
  • 2007 – 82,940 miles
  • 2006 – 81,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,483 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front strut tops have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,483 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,483 miles
    Test number
    661720785642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,016 miles (+707)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,016 miles
    Test number
    422267287583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail149,309 miles (+4,915)9 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,309 miles
    Test number
    689903415506
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle of floor pan corroded in seat belt anchorage area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Along majority of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Middle of floor pan corroded in seat belt anchorage area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,394 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,394 miles
    Test number
    701604458894
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass139,025 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    501950760649
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut tops have slight play
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Fail139,020 miles (+6,084)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,020 miles
    Test number
    898806181863
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut tops have slight play
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass132,936 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,936 miles
    Test number
    749651206934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Fail132,930 miles (+3,464)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    954206196048
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass129,466 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,466 miles
    Test number
    951428008812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,358 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,358 miles
    Test number
    836070183039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,859 miles (+5,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    862937732986
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass113,151 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    126679236240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,726 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    951699716517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,634 miles (+1,662)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,634 miles
    Test number
    398477934170
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass102,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    149209163261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,970 miles (+4,327)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,970 miles
    Test number
    706059863271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass98,643 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,643 miles
    Test number
    707522072280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    326801851426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail94,444 miles (+2,966)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    199249541284
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass91,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    172675740258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,478 miles (+4,233)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    324114040272
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass87,245 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,245 miles
    Test number
    312335069066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,940 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    220956357243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    743155556243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,828 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    402511356250
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about H487 SWP

Does H487 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H487 SWP is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H487 SWP?
The MOT on H487 SWP is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H487 SWP done?
H487 SWP was recorded at 154,483 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has H487 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H487 SWP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on H487 SWP 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 H487 SWP find?
H487 SWP passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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