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Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T897 SFWMOT history

T897 SFW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,393 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 SFW
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 SFW was last recorded at 125,393 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,343 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
3,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,393 miles
  • 2025 – 124,440 miles
  • 2023 – 124,436 miles
  • 2022 – 124,091 miles
  • 2019 – 124,030 miles
  • 2018 – 123,546 miles
  • 2017 – 121,898 miles
  • 2016 – 118,544 miles
  • 2015 – 114,523 miles
  • 2014 – 108,494 miles
  • 2013 – 101,445 miles
  • 2012 – 95,699 miles
  • 2011 – 90,163 miles
  • 2010 – 85,406 miles
  • 2009 – 77,769 miles
  • 2008 – 71,243 miles
  • 2007 – 63,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,393 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,393 miles (+50)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,393 miles
    Test number
    475357575811
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded

  2. Fail125,343 miles (+903)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,343 miles
    Test number
    817258513875
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both low. Adjusters inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch adjacent to macpherson strut top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass124,440 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,440 miles
    Test number
    743404968245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,436 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,436 miles
    Test number
    304275950641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,091 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,091 miles
    Test number
    604793820302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,030 miles
    Test number
    940575563750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,030 miles (+484)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,030 miles
    Test number
    142571038012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,546 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,546 miles
    Test number
    183016632000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,898 miles
    Test number
    646377193877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,898 miles (+3,354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,898 miles
    Test number
    825238185095
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass118,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,544 miles
    Test number
    810137797465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,544 miles (+4,021)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,544 miles
    Test number
    935735606510
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Fail114,523 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,523 miles
    Test number
    219576625098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth sills corroding .

  14. Pass114,523 miles (+6,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,523 miles
    Test number
    507176825087
    • NoteBoth sills corroding .

  15. Fail108,494 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,494 miles
    Test number
    118553224458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass108,494 miles (+7,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,494 miles
    Test number
    279403424045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass101,445 miles (+5,746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    278140913085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass95,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    547774622053
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail95,699 miles (+5,536)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    786064422049
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass90,163 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,163 miles
    Test number
    999348221085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail90,156 miles (+4,750)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    675127421061
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass85,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    473697420057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,406 miles (+7,637)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    664627020089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  24. Fail77,769 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    361407629057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass77,769 miles (+6,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    960977429018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass71,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    394044828024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,243 miles (+7,592)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    693164628036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Fail63,651 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    184964727439
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  29. Pass63,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    723964827044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T897 SFW

Does T897 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 SFW is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T897 SFW?
The MOT on T897 SFW 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 T897 SFW done?
T897 SFW was recorded at 125,393 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,148 miles a year.
Has T897 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 SFW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T897 SFW 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 T897 SFW find?
T897 SFW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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