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Volkswagen Caddy

Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T518 PRHMOT history

T518 PRH is a purple diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
64,656 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 PRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 PRH was last recorded at 64,656 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,653 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,656 miles
  • 2025 – 64,173 miles
  • 2023 – 62,611 miles
  • 2022 – 62,584 miles
  • 2021 – 62,460 miles
  • 2020 – 62,311 miles
  • 2018 – 60,215 miles
  • 2017 – 57,894 miles
  • 2016 – 54,847 miles
  • 2015 – 53,396 miles
  • 2010 – 48,266 miles
  • 2009 – 44,344 miles
  • 2008 – 40,866 miles
  • 2007 – 36,921 miles
  • 2006 – 33,493 miles
  • 2005 – 30,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,656 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered on undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,656 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    64,656 miles
    Test number
    583403373633
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered on underseal

  2. Fail64,653 miles (+480)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,653 miles
    Test number
    129183852142
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered on underseal

  3. Pass64,173 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    698098319193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,611 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,611 miles
    Test number
    976223134803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass62,584 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,584 miles
    Test number
    474947728031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,582 miles (+122)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    337067246532
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass62,460 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,460 miles
    Test number
    415538773827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    643488485888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,311 miles (+2,096)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    940838540847
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  10. Pass60,215 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    135878566627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass57,894 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,894 miles
    Test number
    526951841986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,892 miles (+3,045)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,892 miles
    Test number
    436144020530
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,847 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    601009432704
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

  14. Pass53,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    103931657771
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail53,396 miles (+5,130)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    987911795352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass48,266 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,266 miles
    Test number
    283234800282
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail48,262 miles (+3,918)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    840000200293
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass44,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    101175109230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,344 miles (+3,478)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,344 miles
    Test number
    301853509204
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass40,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    322464508219
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail40,866 miles (+3,945)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    434079398191
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass36,921 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    141757907263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,493 miles
    Test number
    541162526206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,493 miles (+3,413)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,493 miles
    Test number
    941015516299
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass30,080 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    463103515280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,014 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,014 miles
    Test number
    644037605263
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteFront cross member pushed up
    • NoteRadiator fan siezed

Questions about T518 PRH

Does T518 PRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T518 PRH is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T518 PRH?
The MOT on T518 PRH is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T518 PRH done?
T518 PRH was recorded at 64,656 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 1,640 miles a year.
Has T518 PRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 PRH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T518 PRH 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 T518 PRH find?
T518 PRH passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal; underside covered on underseal.

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