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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T226 MKLMOT history

T226 MKL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,978 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 MKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 MKL was last recorded at 62,978 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,627 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
351 miles
Average per year
533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,978 miles
  • 2024 – 62,627 miles
  • 2023 – 61,939 miles
  • 2022 – 61,782 miles
  • 2021 – 61,587 miles
  • 2020 – 61,466 miles
  • 2019 – 61,099 miles
  • 2018 – 60,385 miles
  • 2017 – 59,786 miles
  • 2016 – 59,159 miles
  • 2015 – 58,538 miles
  • 2014 – 57,838 miles
  • 2013 – 57,064 miles
  • 2012 – 56,734 miles
  • 2011 – 56,324 miles
  • 2010 – 55,785 miles
  • 2009 – 55,002 miles
  • 2008 – 54,212 miles
  • 2007 – 53,413 miles
  • 2006 – 52,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,978 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass62,978 miles (+351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    414630190101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass62,627 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,627 miles
    Test number
    424365977955
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass61,939 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    429372450994
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass61,782 miles (+195)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    103502876282
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass61,587 miles (+121)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    355528814683
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,466 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    977050802736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail61,463 miles (+364)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,463 miles
    Test number
    117525026096
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass61,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,099 miles
    Test number
    835798019356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail61,087 miles (+702)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,087 miles
    Test number
    664847327285
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass60,385 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    479496418633
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  11. Fail60,385 miles (+599)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,385 miles
    Test number
    928916206362
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  12. Pass59,786 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    617191859661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft balance weight loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail59,786 miles (+627)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    766889149745
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside driveshaft balance weight loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass59,159 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    509637698207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail59,145 miles (+607)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    204615583952
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass58,538 miles (+700)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,538 miles
    Test number
    288071845108
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass57,838 miles (+774)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    416513344199
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner side wall starting to perish

  18. Pass57,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    229407333162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail57,064 miles (+330)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    407337333144
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass56,734 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    718641652156
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail56,734 miles (+410)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    236659242427
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass56,324 miles (+539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    167594141176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  23. Pass55,785 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    631473150116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,773 miles (+771)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    780137240196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass55,002 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    734248749190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,212 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    981841258156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,413 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,413 miles
    Test number
    343640657169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass52,625 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    624960256134
    • NoteExcessive oil leak from pourous sump pan.

Questions about T226 MKL

Does T226 MKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 MKL is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T226 MKL?
The MOT on T226 MKL is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T226 MKL done?
T226 MKL was recorded at 62,978 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 533 miles a year.
Has T226 MKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 MKL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T226 MKL 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 T226 MKL find?
T226 MKL passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both.

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