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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Petrol · 2006 · 2,000 cc

R16 DGAMOT history

R16 DGA is a white petrol Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

R16 DGA white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,823 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DGA was last recorded at 160,823 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2022: 154,401 miles, lower than 171,869 miles on 10 May 2021.

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
159,413 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,410 miles
Average per year
6,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,823 miles
  • 2025 – 159,413 miles
  • 2024 – 158,941 miles
  • 2023 – 157,707 miles
  • 2022 – 154,401 miles
  • 2021 – 171,869 miles
  • 2020 – 166,345 miles
  • 2019 – 160,641 miles
  • 2018 – 151,679 miles
  • 2017 – 146,642 miles
  • 2016 – 140,345 miles
  • 2015 – 133,020 miles
  • 2014 – 126,343 miles
  • 2013 – 118,161 miles
  • 2011 – 84,344 miles
  • 2010 – 69,385 miles
  • 2009 – 54,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,823 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,823 miles (+1,410)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,823 miles
    Test number
    739405621553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass159,413 miles (+472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,413 miles
    Test number
    940234789147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,941 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,941 miles
    Test number
    598770392855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,707 miles (+3,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    157,707 miles
    Test number
    974829495090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,401 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,401 miles
    Test number
    586524886136
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arch liners missing
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension modified

  6. Fail154,401 miles (-17,468)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,401 miles
    Test number
    120856547066
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arch liners missing
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension modified

  7. Pass171,869 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    171,869 miles
    Test number
    511954833595
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail171,869 miles (+5,524)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,869 miles
    Test number
    145924040058
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass166,345 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,345 miles
    Test number
    986248562352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass160,641 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,641 miles
    Test number
    515829999395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,679 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,679 miles
    Test number
    802374064738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,642 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,642 miles
    Test number
    844532252207
    • AdvisoryModified with road springs.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail146,642 miles (+6,297)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,642 miles
    Test number
    394038989711
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryModified with road springs.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass140,345 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    140,345 miles
    Test number
    326571920553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,020 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,020 miles
    Test number
    615771055043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail133,020 miles (+6,677)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,020 miles
    Test number
    259730755005
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass126,343 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    115657904116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass118,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    565739003118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail118,161 miles (+33,817)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    908609203106
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass84,344 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    597345831362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs pitted and N/S/R inner pad looks low

  21. Fail84,344 miles (+14,959)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,344 miles
    Test number
    348654731373
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs pitted and N/S/R inner pad looks low

  22. Pass69,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,385 miles
    Test number
    401147140305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,383 miles (+15,119)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    652117240329
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass54,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,264 miles
    Test number
    560710659386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R16 DGA

Does R16 DGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DGA is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DGA?
The MOT on R16 DGA is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DGA done?
R16 DGA was recorded at 160,823 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,331 miles a year.
Has R16 DGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DGA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 DGA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 DGA find?
R16 DGA passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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