
Volkswagen Caddy
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X231 BCAMOT history
X231 BCA is a green diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 156,631 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,158 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X231 BCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X231 BCA was last recorded at 156,631 miles on 15 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 156,630 miles · 6 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,158 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,631 miles
- 2025 – 153,312 miles
- 2024 – 148,644 miles
- 2019 – 148,614 miles
- 2018 – 147,712 miles
- 2017 – 147,624 miles
- 2016 – 147,621 miles
- 2015 – 146,722 miles
- 2014 – 139,361 miles
- 2013 – 137,336 miles
- 2012 – 134,907 miles
- 2011 – 132,465 miles
- 2010 – 130,380 miles
- 2009 – 129,265 miles
- 2008 – 126,409 miles
- 2007 – 121,601 miles
- 2006 – 114,074 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,631 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 156,631 miles
- Test number
- 653708926242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,630 miles (+3,318)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,630 miles
- Test number
- 168638621885
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened to the off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,312 miles (+4,668)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 153,312 miles
- Test number
- 633835167518
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass148,644 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 148,644 miles
- Test number
- 914115439458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,614 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 148,614 miles
- Test number
- 175647016421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Fail148,614 miles (+902)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,614 miles
- Test number
- 112556681478
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front too rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
Pass147,712 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 147,712 miles
- Test number
- 477995996564
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Fail147,637 miles (+13)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,637 miles
- Test number
- 740587525243
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Pass147,624 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 147,624 miles
- Test number
- 553200236178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,621 miles (+899)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,621 miles
- Test number
- 249159892908
- FailureBrake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle clutch pedal when pressed down operates brake pedal (3.3.A.4)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken off (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension shock absorber top mounting (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and gaiter split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass146,722 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 146,722 miles
- Test number
- 111541072970
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft balance weight loose on shaft
Fail146,708 miles (+7,347)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,708 miles
- Test number
- 533533457590
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported mountings missing and broken (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front driveshaft balance weight loose on shaft
Pass139,361 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 139,361 miles
- Test number
- 328346744216
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust mounting rubber split
Fail139,361 miles (+2,025)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,361 miles
- Test number
- 746498634296
- FailureBrake pedal actuating lever has abnormal movement indicating maladjustment or excessive wear (3.3.A.1h)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust mounting rubber split
Pass137,336 miles (+2,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 137,336 miles
- Test number
- 159687123233
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass134,907 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 134,907 miles
- Test number
- 527536932222
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteGearbox damp
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside rear light lens slightly damaged
Fail134,907 miles (+2,442)6 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,907 miles
- Test number
- 845165332283
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteGearbox damp
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight play
- NoteOffside rear light lens slightly damaged
Pass132,465 miles (+2,085)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 132,465 miles
- Test number
- 365913721203
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteNearside rear light lense slightly damaged
Pass130,380 miles11 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 130,380 miles
- Test number
- 163216640270
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteGear box oil leak
- NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
- NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
Fail130,380 miles (+1,115)2 failures11 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,380 miles
- Test number
- 484666540232
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteGear box oil leak
- NoteNearside rear light lens cracked
- NoteOffside rear light lens cracked
Pass129,265 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 129,265 miles
- Test number
- 414526049210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGear box oil leak
Fail129,265 miles (+2,856)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,265 miles
- Test number
- 130216649293
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGear box oil leak
Pass126,409 miles (+4,808)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 126,409 miles
- Test number
- 912778848206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteNearside rear tail light lense damaged
- NoteOffside rear indiacator lense damaged
Pass121,601 miles (+7,527)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 121,601 miles
- Test number
- 660750647225
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass114,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 114,074 miles
- Test number
- 403507736272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,074 miles1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,074 miles
- Test number
- 720007836223
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X231 BCA
- Does X231 BCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 BCA is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X231 BCA?
- The MOT on X231 BCA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X231 BCA done?
- X231 BCA was recorded at 156,631 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
- Has X231 BCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X231 BCA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X231 BCA 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 X231 BCA find?
- X231 BCA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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