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Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P581 PPVMOT history

P581 PPV is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 29 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
130,564 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
9 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 PPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 PPV was last recorded at 130,564 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,563 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,564 miles
  • 2014 – 124,806 miles
  • 2013 – 124,767 miles
  • 2012 – 114,977 miles
  • 2011 – 102,274 miles
  • 2010 – 91,569 miles
  • 2009 – 86,883 miles
  • 2008 – 83,331 miles
  • 2007 – 80,073 miles
  • 2006 – 75,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,564 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,564 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    130,564 miles
    Test number
    687005115395
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,563 miles1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,563 miles
    Test number
    256184283089
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    447995435127
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePatches of corrosion

  4. Pass124,806 miles (+39)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    965297004024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded

  5. Fail124,767 miles (+149)5 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,767 miles
    Test number
    117404953356
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded

  6. Fail124,618 miles (+9,641)11 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,618 miles
    Test number
    586408293076
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  7. Pass114,977 miles (+16)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,977 miles
    Test number
    296753392046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdv brake pipes covered in grease
    • NoteAdv n/s front chassis corroded
    • NoteAdv o/s rear outer sill corroded

  8. Fail114,961 miles (+12,687)10 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,961 miles
    Test number
    229380382056
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdv brake pipes covered in grease
    • NoteAdv n/s front chassis corroded
    • NoteAdv o/s rear outer sill corroded

  9. Pass102,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,274 miles
    Test number
    626330681027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,274 miles (+10,705)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,274 miles
    Test number
    138690671036
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdv exhaust with some corrosion
    • NoteAdv rear axle with some corrosion

  11. Pass91,569 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,569 miles
    Test number
    982410770068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,540 miles (+196)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,540 miles
    Test number
    840557560095
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdv o/s rear chassis corroded
    • NoteAdv steel fuel pipes corroded

  13. Fail91,344 miles (+4,461)11 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    634443940058
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAdv both rear shockabsorbers casings corroded
    • NoteAdv o/s rear chassis corroded
    • NoteAdv rear axle corroded

  14. Pass86,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    424949449001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,883 miles (+3,552)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    722247049027
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass83,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    440402438021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,331 miles (+3,258)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    162541138067
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  18. Pass80,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    312917637065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail80,073 miles (+4,501)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,073 miles
    Test number
    162616737090
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass75,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,572 miles
    Test number
    223383876062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P581 PPV

Does P581 PPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 PPV is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P581 PPV?
The MOT on P581 PPV is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P581 PPV done?
P581 PPV was recorded at 130,564 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,717 miles a year.
Has P581 PPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 PPV has failed 11 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P581 PPV 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 P581 PPV find?
P581 PPV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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