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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y253 YGHMOT history

Y253 YGH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2022.

Y253 YGH blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2023
Mileage
189,769 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 YGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 YGH was last recorded at 189,769 miles on 7 Nov 2022, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,787 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
7,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,769 miles
  • 2021 – 184,787 miles
  • 2020 – 175,487 miles
  • 2019 – 162,522 miles
  • 2018 – 154,253 miles
  • 2017 – 147,354 miles
  • 2016 – 142,005 miles
  • 2015 – 135,010 miles
  • 2014 – 128,240 miles
  • 2013 – 116,664 miles
  • 2012 – 112,457 miles
  • 2011 – 108,022 miles
  • 2010 – 95,811 miles
  • 2009 – 85,109 miles
  • 2007 – 81,715 miles
  • 2006 – 69,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisorySlight steering free play

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,769 miles (+4,982)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    189,769 miles
    Test number
    843471007413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight steering free play

  2. Pass184,787 miles (+48)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,787 miles
    Test number
    477328312917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight steering wheel free play

  3. Fail184,739 miles (+9,252)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,739 miles
    Test number
    221871128334
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight steering wheel free play

  4. Pass175,487 miles (+12,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,487 miles
    Test number
    932922255142
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFloor slightly corroded around bungs
    • AdvisorySlight free play at steering wheel

  5. Pass162,522 miles (+8,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,522 miles
    Test number
    939006573479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,253 miles (+6,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,253 miles
    Test number
    133259834521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Pass147,354 miles (+5,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,354 miles
    Test number
    946143385036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass142,005 miles (+57)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,005 miles
    Test number
    731866205811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight play inner rack joints

  9. Fail141,948 miles (+6,938)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,948 miles
    Test number
    730024552017
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door difficult to open
    • AdvisoryRear brakes poor
    • AdvisorySlight play inner rack joints

  10. Pass135,010 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    168269085443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering uj/rack

  11. Fail135,010 miles (+6,770)3 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    635126285082
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering uj/rack

  12. Pass128,240 miles (+11,576)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    128353094409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  13. Pass116,664 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,664 miles
    Test number
    797806783069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail116,623 miles (+4,166)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,623 miles
    Test number
    249865983020
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass112,457 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,457 miles
    Test number
    936986092026
    • AdvisoryBrake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  16. Fail112,455 miles (+4,433)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,455 miles
    Test number
    725804192048
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Pass108,022 miles (+35)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    706691791057
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stork cover missing

  18. Fail107,987 miles (+12,176)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,987 miles
    Test number
    925411681090
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stork cover missing

  19. Pass95,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    363534230058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,811 miles (+10,702)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,811 miles
    Test number
    373318120084
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape

  21. Pass85,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,109 miles
    Test number
    934162529016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,108 miles (+3,393)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    313912029084
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass81,715 miles (+11,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    533195327343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    201535426473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,967 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,967 miles
    Test number
    640467886016
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about Y253 YGH

Does Y253 YGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 YGH expired on 7 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 YGH?
The MOT on Y253 YGH expired on 7 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 YGH done?
Y253 YGH was recorded at 189,769 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2022, an average of 7,211 miles a year.
Has Y253 YGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 YGH has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y253 YGH 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 Y253 YGH find?
Y253 YGH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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