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Volkswagen Caddy

Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S73 NRBMOT history

S73 NRB is a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2024
Mileage
101,834 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 NRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 NRB was last recorded at 101,834 miles on 24 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Nov 2017: 101,833 miles, lower than 119,204 miles on 24 May 2017.
  • 24 Mar 2023: 101,834 miles, lower than 101,835 miles on 19 Mar 2022.

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
101,835 miles · 19 Mar 2022
Average per year
2,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,834 miles
  • 2022 – 101,835 miles
  • 2020 – 101,835 miles
  • 2019 – 101,834 miles
  • 2017 – 101,833 miles
  • 2016 – 118,119 miles
  • 2015 – 112,080 miles
  • 2014 – 107,566 miles
  • 2012 – 103,413 miles
  • 2011 – 93,168 miles
  • 2010 – 88,564 miles
  • 2009 – 73,778 miles
  • 2008 – 63,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Bolt in o/s/f lower ball joint fitted wrong and may foul on suspension leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,834 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,834 miles
    Test number
    466151193598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass101,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    869353078542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount has slight play

  3. Pass101,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    163342495971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail101,835 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    841443277532
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass101,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    876616364797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,835 miles (+1)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    674786310745
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass101,834 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,834 miles
    Test number
    498286210642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,833 miles (-17,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    742401446141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass119,204 miles (+18)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,204 miles
    Test number
    977757022156
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBolt in o/s/f lower ball joint fitted wrong and may foul on suspension leg
    • AdvisoryBolt in o/s/f lower ball joint fitted wrong and may foul on suspension leg

  10. Fail119,186 miles (+1,067)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,186 miles
    Test number
    856240657386
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar (5.2.6)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBolt in o/s/f lower ball joint fitted wrong and may foul on suspension leg
    • AdvisoryBolt in o/s/f lower ball joint fitted wrong and may foul on suspension leg

  11. Pass118,119 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    998547108438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail118,118 miles (+6,038)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,118 miles
    Test number
    211565777447
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass112,080 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,080 miles
    Test number
    267335965084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail111,828 miles (+4,262)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    317098555027
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass107,566 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    587702764037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,556 miles (+4,143)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,556 miles
    Test number
    776858654080
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass103,413 miles (+10,245)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    639046142313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,168 miles (+4,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    598304811322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail88,564 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    184949790238
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFour wheel centre trims fitted.
    • NoteO/s front brake disc slightly scored.

  20. Pass88,564 miles (+477)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    88,564 miles
    Test number
    514939590241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFour wheel centre trims fitted.
    • NoteO/s front brake disc slightly scored.

  21. Fail88,087 miles (+14,309)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    873272330298
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc scored by pads on metal

  22. Pass73,778 miles (+9,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,778 miles
    Test number
    233524339291
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass63,978 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    813992698001
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTemporary repair to the nearside rear light lens

  24. Fail63,978 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,978 miles
    Test number
    680641498046
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTemporary repair to the nearside rear light lens

Questions about S73 NRB

Does S73 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 NRB expired on 23 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 NRB?
The MOT on S73 NRB expired on 23 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 NRB done?
S73 NRB was recorded at 101,834 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2023, an average of 2,527 miles a year.
Has S73 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 NRB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S73 NRB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S73 NRB find?
S73 NRB passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play; offside front brake pipe slightly damaged.

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