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Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

V696 MBLMOT history

V696 MBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,912 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

V696 MBL blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
146,912 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 MBL was last recorded at 146,912 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 3,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,271 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,641 miles
Average per year
3,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,912 miles
  • 2024 – 143,271 miles
  • 2023 – 137,404 miles
  • 2022 – 132,686 miles
  • 2021 – 128,495 miles
  • 2020 – 124,353 miles
  • 2019 – 116,632 miles
  • 2018 – 95,553 miles
  • 2016 – 150,265 miles
  • 2014 – 145,648 miles
  • 2012 – 142,789 miles
  • 2010 – 130,798 miles
  • 2009 – 118,776 miles
  • 2008 – 92,591 miles
  • 2007 – 79,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,912 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill front leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front drivers foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill front leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,912 miles (+3,641)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,912 miles
    Test number
    823180443553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill front leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill front drivers foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill front leaf spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass143,271 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,271 miles
    Test number
    254425823098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,404 miles (+4,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    133722198141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,686 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,686 miles
    Test number
    801521255395
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,686 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,686 miles
    Test number
    358209158726
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,495 miles (+4,142)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,495 miles
    Test number
    128743724574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge getting worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,353 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,353 miles
    Test number
    641075068807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,340 miles (+7,708)3 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,340 miles
    Test number
    825645292126
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Rear of front x member out rigger marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired End of chassis leg towards the back marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front of leaf spring marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,632 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,632 miles
    Test number
    690379118387
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail116,632 miles (+21,079)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,632 miles
    Test number
    857318194837
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass95,553 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    783356314767
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass90,512 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,512 km
    Test number
    500294693815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,265 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,265 miles
    Test number
    910239061881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,648 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,648 miles
    Test number
    467411094006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail145,648 miles (+2,859)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,648 miles
    Test number
    687103684074
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass142,789 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    142,789 miles
    Test number
    117630512024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,787 miles (+11,989)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,787 miles
    Test number
    496433002045
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteLift in both front strut tops

  18. Pass130,798 miles (+12,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,798 miles
    Test number
    392232880270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass118,776 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    681989709386
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  20. Fail118,776 miles (+10,787)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,776 miles
    Test number
    540789709308
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  21. Pass107,989 miles (+15,398)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    154566709430
    • NoteBoth front top suspension mounts slight play
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush starting to separate from bonding
    • NoteRear number plate stained

  22. Pass92,591 miles (+13,564)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    860883708046
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside front bumper damaged
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish
    • NoteRear brake valve damp
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight wear on front discs

  23. Pass79,027 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    454263307000
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBelly pan fitted
    • NoteFront bumper damaged
    • NoteFront/rear and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside front lower arm rear bush just starting to separate from bonding
    • NoteNearside front outer wheel rim light damage
    • NoteTested in damp conditions

Questions about V696 MBL

Does V696 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V696 MBL expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V696 MBL?
The MOT on V696 MBL expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V696 MBL done?
V696 MBL was recorded at 146,912 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 3,636 miles a year.
Has V696 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 MBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V696 MBL 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 V696 MBL find?
V696 MBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of lower arm; nearside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill front leaf spring, and 4 more.

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