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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

SVL 898MOT history

SVL 898 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 17 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 160,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

SVL 898 blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,875 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SVL 898
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SVL 898 was last recorded at 160,875 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,881 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,994 miles
Average per year
7,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,875 miles
  • 2024 – 158,881 miles
  • 2023 – 155,842 miles
  • 2022 – 152,065 miles
  • 2021 – 148,709 miles
  • 2020 – 144,122 miles
  • 2019 – 137,514 miles
  • 2018 – 133,965 miles
  • 2017 – 131,848 miles
  • 2016 – 125,921 miles
  • 2015 – 117,793 miles
  • 2014 – 108,755 miles
  • 2013 – 96,890 miles
  • 2012 – 83,577 miles
  • 2011 – 74,525 miles
  • 2010 – 52,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,875 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding and weak
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
  • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel tank heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,875 miles (+1,994)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,875 miles
    Test number
    193600670116
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding and weak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield loose

  2. Pass158,881 miles (+3,039)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,881 miles
    Test number
    517772251195
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass155,842 miles (+87)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,842 miles
    Test number
    997268790874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure

  4. Fail155,755 miles (+3,690)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,755 miles
    Test number
    221487268994
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield insecure

  5. Pass152,065 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,065 miles
    Test number
    731959411581
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail152,039 miles (+3,330)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,039 miles
    Test number
    911831609668
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill @ rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass148,709 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    148,709 miles
    Test number
    568371273682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail148,655 miles (+4,533)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,655 miles
    Test number
    627303637823
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass144,122 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,122 miles
    Test number
    756882623463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,514 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,514 miles
    Test number
    856351007076
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,965 miles (+2,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,965 miles
    Test number
    294106707118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,848 miles (+5,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,848 miles
    Test number
    613995838796
    • 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)

  13. Pass125,921 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,921 miles
    Test number
    765948237931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,793 miles
    Test number
    506003505253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,793 miles (+9,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,793 miles
    Test number
    229853805211
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass108,755 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    285640894156
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak at sump plug

  17. Fail108,755 miles (+11,865)11 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    346600194119
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak at sump plug

  18. Pass96,890 miles (+13,313)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,890 miles
    Test number
    719492893143
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass83,577 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    879821992124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail83,509 miles (+8,984)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    247686882447
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass74,525 miles (+22,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,525 miles
    Test number
    316719491120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass52,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    252390290453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SVL 898

What vehicle is registration SVL 898 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SVL 898 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 17 Jul 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SVL 898 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SVL 898 is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SVL 898?
The MOT on SVL 898 is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SVL 898 done?
SVL 898 was recorded at 160,875 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,080 miles a year.
Has SVL 898 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SVL 898 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on SVL 898 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 SVL 898 find?
SVL 898 passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 9 more.

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