
Volkswagen Caddy
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y271 MCDMOT history
Y271 MCD is a red diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 119,941 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 MCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 MCD was last recorded at 119,941 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 4,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 115,658 miles · 9 Apr 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,283 miles
- Average per year
- 4,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 119,941 miles
- 2022 – 115,658 miles
- 2021 – 111,868 miles
- 2019 – 107,157 miles
- 2018 – 97,965 miles
- 2017 – 93,437 miles
- 2016 – 91,572 miles
- 2015 – 87,596 miles
- 2014 – 81,167 miles
- 2013 – 75,199 miles
- 2011 – 73,310 miles
- 2010 – 71,434 miles
- 2009 – 68,986 miles
- 2008 – 66,148 miles
- 2007 – 59,539 miles
- 2006 – 48,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,941 miles (+4,283)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 119,941 miles
- Test number
- 757746900665
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,658 miles (+3,790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 115,658 miles
- Test number
- 293138520029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,868 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 111,868 miles
- Test number
- 673734677206
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail111,864 miles (+4,707)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,864 miles
- Test number
- 309199479128
- MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,157 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,157 miles
- Test number
- 254566246309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,154 miles (+9,189)13 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,154 miles
- Test number
- 934233627878
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorLeaf spring with an unsafe modification leaf spring fitted to underside of axle (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,965 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,965 miles
- Test number
- 414564432238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail97,963 miles (+4,526)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,963 miles
- Test number
- 691722330849
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass93,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 93,437 miles
- Test number
- 620093120487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,437 miles (+1,865)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,437 miles
- Test number
- 929698070055
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass91,572 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 91,572 miles
- Test number
- 947102157444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,557 miles (+3,961)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,557 miles
- Test number
- 821330719396
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass87,596 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 87,596 miles
- Test number
- 137401362748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,577 miles (+6,410)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,577 miles
- Test number
- 674081408060
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass81,167 miles (+132)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 81,167 miles
- Test number
- 807074834201
- NoteOffside and nearside rear spring shackle lock nut ineffective
Fail81,035 miles (+5,836)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,035 miles
- Test number
- 869010634234
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- NoteO/s n/s rear spring shackle lock nuts ineffective
Pass75,199 miles (+1,889)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,199 miles
- Test number
- 249687563046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,310 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,310 miles
- Test number
- 317626731350
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass73,310 miles (+1,876)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,310 miles
- Test number
- 878416231352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,434 miles (+2,448)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 71,434 miles
- Test number
- 320018320393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,986 miles (+2,838)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 68,986 miles
- Test number
- 840097819301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight perrishing
- NoteSpare tyre touching rear silencer
Pass66,148 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 66,148 miles
- Test number
- 624841728279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,138 miles (+6,599)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,138 miles
- Test number
- 931194018235
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Pass59,539 miles (+10,600)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 59,539 miles
- Test number
- 773589457182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 48,939 miles
- Test number
- 642479216188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 MCD
- Does Y271 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 MCD expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 MCD?
- The MOT on Y271 MCD expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 MCD done?
- Y271 MCD was recorded at 119,941 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 4,179 miles a year.
- Has Y271 MCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 MCD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y271 MCD 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 Y271 MCD find?
- Y271 MCD passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.
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