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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V71 DCFMOT history

V71 DCF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 157,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2022
Mileage
157,242 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 DCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 DCF was last recorded at 157,242 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,236 miles · 10 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 157,242 miles
  • 2020 – 156,762 miles
  • 2019 – 151,548 miles
  • 2018 – 146,121 miles
  • 2017 – 137,992 miles
  • 2016 – 127,899 miles
  • 2015 – 118,090 miles
  • 2014 – 112,816 miles
  • 2013 – 111,112 miles
  • 2012 – 109,697 miles
  • 2011 – 107,005 miles
  • 2010 – 104,034 miles
  • 2009 – 101,333 miles
  • 2008 – 98,455 miles
  • 2007 – 93,676 miles
  • 2006 – 84,976 miles
  • 2005 – 77,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,242 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,242 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,242 miles
    Test number
    653913717824
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail157,236 miles (+474)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,236 miles
    Test number
    588734160927
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass156,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,762 miles
    Test number
    924208321874
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drain Holes in Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,762 miles (+5,214)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,762 miles
    Test number
    141248083885
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drain Holes in Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,548 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    114243790362
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to N/S/R floorpan
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail151,548 miles (+5,427)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,548 miles
    Test number
    967097987699
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to N/S/R floorpan
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass146,121 miles (+8,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,121 miles
    Test number
    153061128449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,992 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,992 miles
    Test number
    298835324211
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail137,936 miles (+10,037)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,936 miles
    Test number
    316543286749
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/45/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass127,899 miles (+9,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,899 miles
    Test number
    619730897239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass118,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,090 miles
    Test number
    749927703248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail118,090 miles (+5,274)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,090 miles
    Test number
    276667450212
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass112,816 miles (+1,704)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,816 miles
    Test number
    908102564230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass111,112 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    288284473291
    • NoteOffside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

  15. Fail111,112 miles (+1,415)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    215823273267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wheel slightly rough when rotated

  16. Pass109,697 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    256964482266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail109,691 miles (+2,686)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,691 miles
    Test number
    629905072299
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,005 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    846779161203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,034 miles (+2,701)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    611966860272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNo spare in carrier

  20. Pass101,333 miles (+2,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    141418869251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass98,455 miles (+4,779)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,455 miles
    Test number
    960493058222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass93,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    551816347255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,676 miles (+8,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    373016347208
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Fail84,976 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,976 miles
    Test number
    321485576269
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass84,976 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,976 miles
    Test number
    414435976256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    560066175262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V71 DCF

Does V71 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 DCF expired on 15 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 DCF?
The MOT on V71 DCF expired on 15 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 DCF done?
V71 DCF was recorded at 157,242 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 4,914 miles a year.
Has V71 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 DCF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on V71 DCF 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 V71 DCF find?
V71 DCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint.

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