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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 1991 · 1,588 cc

H841 CAPMOT history

H841 CAP is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 10 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,278 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H841 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
10 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H841 CAP was last recorded at 162,278 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2008: 129,241 miles, lower than 223,775 miles on 9 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,241 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,278 miles
  • 2025 – 162,241 miles
  • 2024 – 160,446 miles
  • 2023 – 159,461 miles
  • 2021 – 159,461 miles
  • 2019 – 154,073 miles
  • 2018 – 153,539 miles
  • 2017 – 147,623 miles
  • 2016 – 141,290 miles
  • 2015 – 141,270 miles
  • 2010 – 131,798 miles
  • 2008 – 129,283 miles
  • 2007 – 223,775 miles
  • 2006 – 217,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,278 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Long foot brake travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,278 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,278 miles
    Test number
    371295088788
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass162,241 miles (+1,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,241 miles
    Test number
    348879209790
    • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded

  3. Pass160,446 miles (+985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,446 miles
    Test number
    528666560578
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass159,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    658365959262
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass159,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    423275390546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,461 miles (+5,388)11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,461 miles
    Test number
    735513654384
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))

  7. Pass154,073 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    409022545030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,539 miles (+5,916)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,539 miles
    Test number
    409010682837
    • MajorBrake valve leaking rear compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements both rear parking brakes (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door handle requires attention
    • AdvisoryO/s front top suspension mount in poor condition

  9. Pass147,623 miles (+486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,623 miles
    Test number
    458021218379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryLong foot brake travel

  10. Fail147,137 miles (+5,847)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,137 miles
    Test number
    179392147269
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red WHITE LIGHT (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLONG FOOT BRAKE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass141,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,290 miles
    Test number
    776555226687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,290 miles (+20)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,290 miles
    Test number
    568099212314
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking Both rubber pipes from tank (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass141,270 miles (+9,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,270 miles
    Test number
    719132245152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,798 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    131,798 miles
    Test number
    402049340091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake balance requires adjustment
    • NoteSlight Play in offside front wheel bearing
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  15. Fail131,798 miles (+2,515)8 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,798 miles
    Test number
    562183640061
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake balance requires adjustment
    • NoteSlight Play in offside front wheel bearing
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass129,283 miles (+42)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    129,283 miles
    Test number
    303209168453
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail129,241 miles (-94,534)10 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,241 miles
    Test number
    910572868268
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteHandbrake cable in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass223,775 miles (+6,146)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    223,775 miles
    Test number
    862941427265
    • NoteFront floor pans poor condition
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint slight play

  19. Pass217,629 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    217,629 miles
    Test number
    341042226486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail217,599 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,599 miles
    Test number
    560400326208
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about H841 CAP

Does H841 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H841 CAP is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on H841 CAP?
The MOT on H841 CAP is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H841 CAP done?
H841 CAP was recorded at 162,278 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
Has H841 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H841 CAP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on H841 CAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H841 CAP find?
H841 CAP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody corrosion.

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