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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T289 SMRMOT history

T289 SMR is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2017 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2017
Mileage
137,981 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T289 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2017
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T289 SMR was last recorded at 137,981 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,608 miles · 17 Mar 2016
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
4,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,981 miles
  • 2016 – 137,608 miles
  • 2015 – 133,117 miles
  • 2013 – 130,485 miles
  • 2012 – 120,872 miles
  • 2011 – 106,603 miles
  • 2010 – 93,404 miles
  • 2009 – 82,867 miles
  • 2008 – 73,636 miles
  • 2007 – 70,652 miles
  • 2006 – 67,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,981 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touch wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail137,981 miles (+373)2 dangerous20 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,981 miles
    Test number
    917228405998
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touching wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill panels (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Touch wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass137,608 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    336477264934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  3. Fail137,599 miles (+4,482)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,599 miles
    Test number
    580855377066
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  4. Pass133,117 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,117 miles
    Test number
    138689075487
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  5. Pass130,485 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    735493103328
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle corroded

  6. Fail130,480 miles (+9,608)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,480 miles
    Test number
    465342603302
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle corroded

  7. Pass120,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,872 miles
    Test number
    329666282439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,872 miles (+14,269)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,872 miles
    Test number
    366284982268
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • 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)

  9. Pass106,603 miles (+13,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,603 miles
    Test number
    606101481203
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    613426400323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail93,404 miles (+10,537)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,404 miles
    Test number
    432815400315
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,867 miles (+9,231)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,867 miles
    Test number
    752005609329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,636 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,636 miles
    Test number
    212563448498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,652 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    350153347166
    • NoteAdvise OSR tyre perishing

  15. Fail70,652 miles (+3,343)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    890512647169
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise OSR tyre perishing

  16. Pass67,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    581164646177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T289 SMR

Does T289 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T289 SMR expired on 19 Mar 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T289 SMR?
The MOT on T289 SMR expired on 19 Mar 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T289 SMR done?
T289 SMR was recorded at 137,981 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 4,147 miles a year.
Has T289 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T289 SMR has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T289 SMR 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 T289 SMR find?
T289 SMR failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 20 major defects and 11 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside front direction indicator not working, and 30 more.

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