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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T153 JAOMOT history

T153 JAO is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,243 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
13 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T153 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T153 JAO was last recorded at 154,243 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,218 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,243 miles
  • 2019 – 151,632 miles
  • 2018 – 151,613 miles
  • 2015 – 135,284 miles
  • 2014 – 129,601 miles
  • 2013 – 123,997 miles
  • 2012 – 115,108 miles
  • 2011 – 109,012 miles
  • 2010 – 101,215 miles
  • 2009 – 94,996 miles
  • 2008 – 86,701 miles
  • 2007 – 79,917 miles
  • 2006 – 71,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,243 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,243 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,243 miles
    Test number
    213826471277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail154,218 miles (+2,586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,218 miles
    Test number
    497910607687
    • MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass151,632 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,632 miles
    Test number
    904685992499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear foot and handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass151,613 miles (+16,329)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,613 miles
    Test number
    338211039024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,284 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,284 miles
    Test number
    915579285180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,027 miles (+5,426)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,027 miles
    Test number
    707784765173
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear brake balance

  7. Pass129,601 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,601 miles
    Test number
    845254374112
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes corroding

  8. Fail129,579 miles (+5,582)2 failures2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,579 miles
    Test number
    216122274421
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to limit
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes corroding

  9. Pass123,997 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,997 miles
    Test number
    186631573150
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteFront brake balance
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes corroding

  10. Fail123,993 miles (+8,885)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,993 miles
    Test number
    345001673157
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low on edges
    • NoteFront brake balance
    • NoteMost metal brake pipes corroding

  11. Pass115,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    105067302220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail115,108 miles (+6,096)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    337367902464
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass109,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,012 miles
    Test number
    749078311208
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail109,012 miles (+7,797)7 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,012 miles
    Test number
    346737911250
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass101,215 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    312975210222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight Humm from N/S/R wheel bearing

  16. Fail101,215 miles (+6,219)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    741495610256
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight Humm from N/S/R wheel bearing

  17. Fail94,996 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    472264849253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass94,996 miles (+8,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    672244949290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass86,701 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,701 miles
    Test number
    834852448233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail86,382 miles (+6,465)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,382 miles
    Test number
    614625038245
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass79,917 miles (+8,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    461260647288
    • 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)

  22. Fail71,602 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    301307506234
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  23. Pass71,602 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    644797706242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,599 miles1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,599 miles
    Test number
    434046596120
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake has excess travel

Questions about T153 JAO

Does T153 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T153 JAO is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T153 JAO?
The MOT on T153 JAO is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T153 JAO done?
T153 JAO was recorded at 154,243 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has T153 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T153 JAO has failed 11 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T153 JAO 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 T153 JAO find?
T153 JAO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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