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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

TBJ 273MOT history

TBJ 273 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 14 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,477 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TBJ 273
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TBJ 273 was last recorded at 130,477 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,894 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,583 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,477 miles
  • 2025 – 124,894 miles
  • 2024 – 118,916 miles
  • 2023 – 112,254 miles
  • 2022 – 105,462 miles
  • 2021 – 98,321 miles
  • 2020 – 92,941 miles
  • 2019 – 87,112 miles
  • 2018 – 78,373 miles
  • 2017 – 71,932 miles
  • 2016 – 63,576 miles
  • 2015 – 58,808 miles
  • 2014 – 56,183 miles
  • 2013 – 54,228 miles
  • 2012 – 48,503 miles
  • 2011 – 43,435 miles
  • 2010 – 37,911 miles
  • 2009 – 32,342 miles
  • 2008 – 23,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,477 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber casings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,477 miles (+5,583)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,477 miles
    Test number
    501682558417
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber casings corroded

  2. Pass124,894 miles (+5,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,894 miles
    Test number
    140231885646
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded

  3. Pass118,916 miles (+6,662)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,916 miles
    Test number
    559872737117
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass112,254 miles (+6,792)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,254 miles
    Test number
    348850063845
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size: 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,462 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,462 miles
    Test number
    169366011612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail105,354 miles (+7,033)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    495406707907
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,321 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    254908896942
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  8. Fail98,321 miles (+5,380)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    616022865248
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  9. Pass92,941 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    858020747793
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail92,884 miles (+5,772)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,884 miles
    Test number
    338074368350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,112 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    476310216268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,373 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    911454999816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,932 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,932 miles
    Test number
    627940819196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,576 miles
    Test number
    556589183125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,575 miles (+4,767)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,575 miles
    Test number
    703147680082
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    791896308452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail58,808 miles (+2,625)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    897232985713
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass56,183 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    56,183 miles
    Test number
    638055544246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    155050263227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,228 miles (+5,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,228 miles
    Test number
    238810363206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass48,503 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,503 miles
    Test number
    759832952246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,435 miles (+5,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,435 miles
    Test number
    346549121261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass37,911 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,911 miles
    Test number
    180113900272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,342 miles (+9,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    640423409244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    342634908292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TBJ 273

What vehicle is registration TBJ 273 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TBJ 273 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 14 Jul 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TBJ 273 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TBJ 273 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on TBJ 273?
The MOT on TBJ 273 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TBJ 273 done?
TBJ 273 was recorded at 130,477 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has TBJ 273 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TBJ 273 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on TBJ 273 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 TBJ 273 find?
TBJ 273 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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