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Volkswagen Caddy

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

J8 BYPMOT history

J8 BYP is a green diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,692 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BYP was last recorded at 75,692 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,559 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
133 miles
Average per year
1,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,692 miles
  • 2024 – 75,559 miles
  • 2023 – 75,128 miles
  • 2022 – 74,432 miles
  • 2021 – 73,996 miles
  • 2020 – 72,776 miles
  • 2019 – 72,736 miles
  • 2018 – 72,059 miles
  • 2017 – 71,714 miles
  • 2016 – 71,612 miles
  • 2015 – 71,560 miles
  • 2014 – 71,477 miles
  • 2013 – 69,901 miles
  • 2012 – 67,761 miles
  • 2011 – 67,131 miles
  • 2010 – 66,819 miles
  • 2009 – 66,303 miles
  • 2008 – 63,432 miles
  • 2007 – 57,829 miles
  • 2006 – 54,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,692 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded 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 (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,692 miles (+133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    346959102766
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass75,559 miles (+431)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,559 miles
    Test number
    575161828069
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nedarside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,128 miles (+696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,128 miles
    Test number
    981977110498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake loading valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,432 miles (+436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    965362799190
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mount bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass73,996 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    247329772018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,776 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,776 miles
    Test number
    596112917214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,736 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    320276676991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,059 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    342040644902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,714 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    456524784429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,612 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    238112138124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,560 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,560 miles
    Test number
    256747695175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,551 miles (+74)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    458178685134
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass71,477 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    608380074194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,901 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,901 miles
    Test number
    775938943168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,872 miles (+15)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,872 miles
    Test number
    238844943166
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail69,857 miles (+2,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    649623033187
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass67,761 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,761 miles
    Test number
    155677232125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    188442381492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,131 miles (+312)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    759637571066
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass66,819 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,819 miles
    Test number
    141552510107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,303 miles (+2,871)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,303 miles
    Test number
    620833339115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteTinted windows

  22. Pass63,432 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    322209028161
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail63,425 miles (+5,596)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,425 miles
    Test number
    251518528131
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail57,829 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    280254907412
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,829 miles (+3,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    793194807165
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass54,105 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,105 miles
    Test number
    211691006114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,073 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    342808496026
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about J8 BYP

Does J8 BYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BYP is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 BYP?
The MOT on J8 BYP 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 J8 BYP done?
J8 BYP was recorded at 75,692 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,102 miles a year.
Has J8 BYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BYP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on J8 BYP 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 J8 BYP find?
J8 BYP passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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