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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

SYC 79MOT history

SYC 79 is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 330,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

SYC 79 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 May 2027
Mileage
330,000 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SYC 79
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SYC 79 was last recorded at 330,000 miles on 21 May 2026, 965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,035 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
965 miles
Average per year
17,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 330,000 miles
  • 2025 – 329,035 miles
  • 2024 – 327,077 miles
  • 2020 – 323,492 miles
  • 2019 – 321,454 miles
  • 2018 – 292,919 miles
  • 2017 – 252,763 miles
  • 2016 – 209,479 miles
  • 2015 – 169,587 miles
  • 2014 – 139,015 miles
  • 2013 – 108,131 miles
  • 2012 – 79,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass330,000 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass330,000 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    330,000 miles
    Test number
    565211179191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass329,035 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    329,035 miles
    Test number
    212690993759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass327,077 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    327,077 miles
    Test number
    372540188758
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs clearly sagging
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail327,077 miles (+3,585)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,077 miles
    Test number
    971773927943
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs clearly sagging
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside rear badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass323,492 miles (+2,038)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    323,492 miles
    Test number
    231717443246
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass321,454 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    321,454 miles
    Test number
    567944416877
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail321,454 miles (+28,535)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,454 miles
    Test number
    597609656612
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass292,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    292,919 miles
    Test number
    307005528653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail292,919 miles (+40,156)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,919 miles
    Test number
    707914505974
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil Level on Minimum
  10. Pass252,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    252,763 miles
    Test number
    113478187581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail252,761 miles (+43,282)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,761 miles
    Test number
    786122306869
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Right hand (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass209,479 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    209,479 miles
    Test number
    817951205862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Fail209,476 miles (+39,889)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,476 miles
    Test number
    642634532140
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass169,587 miles (+30,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    169,587 miles
    Test number
    529143645137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail139,015 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,015 miles
    Test number
    725685534180
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass139,015 miles (+30,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,015 miles
    Test number
    895145234177
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass108,131 miles (+28,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    779358523162
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass79,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    217035242116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SYC 79

What vehicle is registration SYC 79 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SYC 79 on a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 May 2009. 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 SYC 79 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SYC 79 is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on SYC 79?
The MOT on SYC 79 is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SYC 79 done?
SYC 79 was recorded at 330,000 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 17,884 miles a year.
Has SYC 79 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SYC 79 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on SYC 79 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 SYC 79 find?
SYC 79 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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