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White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T497 LHKMOT history

T497 LHK is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,409 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 LHK
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
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 LHK was last recorded at 140,409 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,237 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,172 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,409 miles
  • 2025 – 138,237 miles
  • 2022 – 137,337 miles
  • 2021 – 134,824 miles
  • 2020 – 131,638 miles
  • 2016 – 131,624 miles
  • 2015 – 131,458 miles
  • 2014 – 131,240 miles
  • 2013 – 130,725 miles
  • 2012 – 127,909 miles
  • 2011 – 126,330 miles
  • 2010 – 125,404 miles
  • 2009 – 123,238 miles
  • 2006 – 116,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,409 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (Zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,409 miles (+2,172)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,409 miles
    Test number
    355813959826
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (Zone A) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,237 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    983067413142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,337 miles (+2,513)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,337 miles
    Test number
    726291784114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass134,824 miles (+3,186)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,824 miles
    Test number
    412712701276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass131,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    614111484000
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail131,638 miles (+14)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,638 miles
    Test number
    434637897045
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass131,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    743060931067
    • AdvisoryFront front crossmember damaged
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail131,624 miles (+166)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,624 miles
    Test number
    257886613664
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front crossmember damaged
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail131,458 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    158981865117
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass131,458 miles (+218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    685741265149
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass131,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,240 miles
    Test number
    758813164171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail131,240 miles (+515)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,240 miles
    Test number
    439286754105
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass130,725 miles (+2,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,725 miles
    Test number
    509194613178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass127,909 miles (+1,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,909 miles
    Test number
    518964802180
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass126,330 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    336040691024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight damage at front crossmember

  16. Fail126,330 miles (+926)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,330 miles
    Test number
    468570491051
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteSlight damage at front crossmember

  17. Pass125,404 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    600251640022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass123,238 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    123,238 miles
    Test number
    240263939057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has low pressure ans was in flated to enable test but has some cracking on side walls present so should be replaced as internal wall damage may have occured

  19. Fail123,232 miles (+7,221)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    153608129489
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has low pressure ans was in flated to enable test but has some cracking on side walls present so should be replaced as internal wall damage may have occured

  20. Pass116,011 miles (+3,204)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    116,011 miles
    Test number
    334258036394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteWipers only work in high speed mode.

  21. Pass112,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    112,807 miles
    Test number
    744053296097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 LHK

Does T497 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 LHK is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T497 LHK?
The MOT on T497 LHK is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 LHK done?
T497 LHK was recorded at 140,409 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has T497 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 LHK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on T497 LHK 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 T497 LHK find?
T497 LHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (zone a); anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes slightly worn/deteriorated, and 5 more.

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