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Volkswagen Caddy

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T716 RAAMOT history

T716 RAA is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 149,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
149,864 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T716 RAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T716 RAA was last recorded at 149,864 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,514 miles · 30 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
5,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,864 miles
  • 2023 – 149,514 miles
  • 2022 – 134,878 miles
  • 2021 – 125,527 miles
  • 2020 – 121,565 miles
  • 2019 – 116,508 miles
  • 2018 – 111,474 miles
  • 2017 – 105,853 miles
  • 2016 – 99,899 miles
  • 2015 – 96,847 miles
  • 2014 – 91,461 miles
  • 2013 – 85,449 miles
  • 2012 – 80,878 miles
  • 2011 – 64,000 miles
  • 2010 – 59,446 miles
  • 2009 – 56,914 miles
  • 2008 – 54,639 miles
  • 2007 – 52,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,864 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill X2 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg x2 Holes in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to joiner (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,864 miles (+350)10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,864 miles
    Test number
    698747368501
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill X2 Holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg x2 Holes in rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,514 miles (+14,636)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,514 miles
    Test number
    540447218456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExstenive welding done under neeth
    • AdvisoryFront tyres differant size to rear
    • AdvisoryGeneraly corroded under neeth

  3. Pass134,878 miles (+9,351)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,878 miles
    Test number
    422936604761
    • AdvisoryMultiple previous repairs to vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,527 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,527 miles
    Test number
    442130335667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,565 miles (+5,057)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    288234178744
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,508 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,508 miles
    Test number
    661481832526
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail116,497 miles (+5,023)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,497 miles
    Test number
    205091007477
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,474 miles (+5,621)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    523985598398
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass105,853 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,853 miles
    Test number
    357789643983
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail105,840 miles (+5,941)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,840 miles
    Test number
    644613859398
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass99,899 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    629422363245
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail99,840 miles (+2,993)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,840 miles
    Test number
    824042376604
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside & nearside (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass96,847 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,847 miles
    Test number
    450937469535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,461 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    368290704357
    • NoteFront tyre sizes different to rear
    • NoteN/s/f inner sill to floor pan has had weld repair
    • NoteN/s/r inner and outter wheel arch slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked still view to rear
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly distorted

  15. Fail91,459 miles (+6,010)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,459 miles
    Test number
    115120504379
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteFront tyre sizes different to rear
    • NoteN/s/f inner sill to floor pan has had weld repair
    • NoteN/s/r inner and outter wheel arch slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked still view to rear
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly distorted

  16. Pass85,449 miles (+4,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,449 miles
    Test number
    738715173130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,878 miles (+16,878)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,878 miles
    Test number
    948750042373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

  18. Pass64,000 miles (+1,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,000 miles
    Test number
    347620341316
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  19. Pass62,436 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    445965931062
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail62,436 miles (+2,990)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,436 miles
    Test number
    465973331041
    • DangerousCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass59,446 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,446 miles
    Test number
    681030920047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    862743029034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,914 miles (+2,275)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    772073429070
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

  24. Pass54,639 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,639 miles
    Test number
    404195038066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    524959027005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail52,075 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    502969227020
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T716 RAA

Does T716 RAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T716 RAA expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T716 RAA?
The MOT on T716 RAA expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T716 RAA done?
T716 RAA was recorded at 149,864 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 5,504 miles a year.
Has T716 RAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T716 RAA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T716 RAA 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 T716 RAA find?
T716 RAA failed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 10 major defects and 10 advisories: battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit; central brake pipe excessively corroded; central rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 17 more.

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