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Volkswagen Caddy

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R690 DMYMOT history

R690 DMY is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 2 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
162,742 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R690 DMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R690 DMY was last recorded at 162,742 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,269 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
2,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,742 miles
  • 2024 – 162,269 miles
  • 2023 – 160,911 miles
  • 2022 – 159,095 miles
  • 2021 – 156,989 miles
  • 2020 – 154,616 miles
  • 2019 – 152,466 miles
  • 2018 – 150,301 miles
  • 2017 – 148,247 miles
  • 2016 – 145,936 miles
  • 2015 – 143,680 miles
  • 2014 – 141,515 miles
  • 2013 – 139,038 miles
  • 2012 – 136,236 miles
  • 2011 – 133,405 miles
  • 2010 – 130,815 miles
  • 2009 – 127,612 miles
  • 2008 – 125,293 miles
  • 2007 – 122,733 miles
  • 2006 – 120,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,742 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier slightly insecure

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,742 miles (+473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,742 miles
    Test number
    490504590819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier slightly insecure

  2. Pass162,269 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    162,269 miles
    Test number
    161433694074
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near side weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass160,911 miles (+1,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,911 miles
    Test number
    161318545321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,095 miles (+2,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,095 miles
    Test number
    243365055845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,989 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,989 miles
    Test number
    656642027815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,987 miles (+2,371)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,987 miles
    Test number
    536993915383
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,616 miles
    Test number
    903167785615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,616 miles (+2,150)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,616 miles
    Test number
    570535670756
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass152,466 miles (+2,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,466 miles
    Test number
    787490831982
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass150,301 miles (+2,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,301 miles
    Test number
    539230532501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass148,247 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,247 miles
    Test number
    673611666497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,936 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    145,936 miles
    Test number
    737017545975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,680 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    143,680 miles
    Test number
    186890547639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,515 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,515 miles
    Test number
    745589934327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,038 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    139,038 miles
    Test number
    535291233382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,236 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    679843732333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,405 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,405 miles
    Test number
    445229121341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,815 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    130,815 miles
    Test number
    540387020348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,612 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    127,612 miles
    Test number
    373042329364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass125,293 miles (+2,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    125,293 miles
    Test number
    460180538436
    • NoteAdvise new spare wheel holder needed

  21. Pass122,733 miles (+2,696)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    122,733 miles
    Test number
    551892537340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    120,037 miles
    Test number
    660134836331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R690 DMY

Does R690 DMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R690 DMY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R690 DMY?
The MOT on R690 DMY is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R690 DMY done?
R690 DMY was recorded at 162,742 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,245 miles a year.
Has R690 DMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R690 DMY has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on R690 DMY 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 R690 DMY find?
R690 DMY passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; spare wheel carrier slightly insecure.

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