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White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T478 AJTMOT history

T478 AJT is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2024
Mileage
163,048 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 AJT
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
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 AJT was last recorded at 163,048 miles on 29 Jul 2023, 3,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,983 miles · 7 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,065 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,048 miles
  • 2022 – 159,983 miles
  • 2020 – 145,964 miles
  • 2019 – 144,850 miles
  • 2018 – 140,799 miles
  • 2017 – 139,237 miles
  • 2016 – 136,993 miles
  • 2015 – 134,815 miles
  • 2014 – 131,456 miles
  • 2013 – 124,781 miles
  • 2011 – 115,467 miles
  • 2010 – 110,801 miles
  • 2009 – 107,933 miles
  • 2008 – 100,986 miles
  • 2007 – 88,942 miles
  • 2006 – 79,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,048 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryADVISE NS OUTER SILL CORRODED
  • AdvisoryADVISE OS OUTER SILL CORRODED
  • AdvisoryADVISE UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS BEEN PAINTED UNABLE TO SEE PARTS OF BODY FULLY
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ALL BUSHES SPLIT SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ALL 4 CRACKED SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Long travel on hand brake

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,048 miles (+3,065)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,048 miles
    Test number
    926314348451
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE NS OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryADVISE OS OUTER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryADVISE UNDERSIDE OF CAR HAS BEEN PAINTED UNABLE TO SEE PARTS OF BODY FULLY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ALL BUSHES SPLIT SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL 4 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush ALL 4 CRACKED SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,983 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,983 miles
    Test number
    572709946658
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer seal corroded

  3. Fail159,963 miles (+13,999)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,963 miles
    Test number
    489254507275
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal 30 cm of rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer seal corroded

  4. Pass145,964 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,964 miles
    Test number
    956072952179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail145,964 miles (+1,114)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,964 miles
    Test number
    432872383026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass144,850 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,850 miles
    Test number
    340917115487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut top mountings

  7. Fail144,848 miles (+4,049)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,848 miles
    Test number
    928783593138
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on chassis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front strut top mountings
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier slightly loose

  8. Pass140,799 miles (+1,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,799 miles
    Test number
    209042134441
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass139,237 miles (+2,244)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,237 miles
    Test number
    627562754646
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake has slight binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front valve stems perished (4.1.D.1e)

  10. Pass136,993 miles (+2,178)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,993 miles
    Test number
    387359734553
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake has slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass134,815 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,815 miles
    Test number
    798132940276
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Fail134,815 miles (+3,359)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,815 miles
    Test number
    626755081264
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear inner rims (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass131,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,456 miles
    Test number
    147002684244
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail131,456 miles (+6,675)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,456 miles
    Test number
    506082884205
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass124,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    426823733394
    • NoteParking brake could do with some adjustment but reading in rbt good

  16. Fail124,781 miles (+3,107)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,781 miles
    Test number
    915013333356
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteParking brake could do with some adjustment but reading in rbt good

  17. Pass121,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    287267403034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,674 miles (+6,207)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    947822903028
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  19. Pass115,467 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,467 miles
    Test number
    228668371290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    940449200367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,801 miles (+2,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,801 miles
    Test number
    282389500371
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass107,933 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    710636089293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail107,933 miles (+6,947)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    323326089459
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass100,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    102506788098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,986 miles (+12,044)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,986 miles
    Test number
    172486488448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass88,942 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    414997787057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,314 miles
    Test number
    211078366060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 AJT

Does T478 AJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 AJT expired on 28 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 AJT?
The MOT on T478 AJT expired on 28 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 AJT done?
T478 AJT was recorded at 163,048 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2023, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has T478 AJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 AJT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T478 AJT 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 T478 AJT find?
T478 AJT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2023 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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