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Volkswagen Caddy

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y279 AOCMOT history

Y279 AOC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

Y279 AOC grey 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 2023
Mileage
151,337 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 AOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y279 AOC was last recorded at 151,337 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,654 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
683 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,337 miles
  • 2022 – 150,654 miles
  • 2021 – 150,587 miles
  • 2019 – 149,836 miles
  • 2018 – 148,915 miles
  • 2017 – 147,952 miles
  • 2016 – 146,566 miles
  • 2015 – 145,683 miles
  • 2014 – 144,421 miles
  • 2013 – 143,271 miles
  • 2012 – 141,888 miles
  • 2011 – 139,687 miles
  • 2010 – 126,562 miles
  • 2009 – 109,497 miles
  • 2008 – 93,080 miles
  • 2007 – 76,948 miles
  • 2006 – 60,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,337 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,337 miles (+683)6 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,337 miles
    Test number
    614372729409
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass150,654 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,654 miles
    Test number
    109974897202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,627 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    150,627 miles
    Test number
    445230938536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,587 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,587 miles
    Test number
    759537888284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,836 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,836 miles
    Test number
    637191428481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,915 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    489987204382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    988901572810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,952 miles (+1,386)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    764651455755
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass146,566 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,566 miles
    Test number
    567942355086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,563 miles (+880)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,563 miles
    Test number
    617388783445
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass145,683 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,683 miles
    Test number
    575502745127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail145,682 miles (+1,261)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,682 miles
    Test number
    555116635159
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass144,421 miles (+1,150)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,421 miles
    Test number
    117238894018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass143,271 miles (+1,383)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    143,271 miles
    Test number
    138420923149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight cracking to nearside rear and front tyres

  15. Pass141,888 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    141,888 miles
    Test number
    939011082001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,687 miles (+36)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    139,687 miles
    Test number
    505001781063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to obtain emissions reading due to being to clean

  17. Fail139,651 miles (+13,089)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,651 miles
    Test number
    278306971050
    • FailureBrake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to obtain emissions reading due to being to clean

  18. Pass126,562 miles (+17,065)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,562 miles
    Test number
    103780820160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier is loose

  19. Pass109,497 miles (+16,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    864151029145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,080 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    613041128167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,078 miles (+16,130)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,078 miles
    Test number
    642640028185
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass76,948 miles (+16,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,948 miles
    Test number
    434791227173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,818 miles
    Test number
    993109706198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 AOC

Does Y279 AOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y279 AOC expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y279 AOC?
The MOT on Y279 AOC expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y279 AOC done?
Y279 AOC was recorded at 151,337 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has Y279 AOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 AOC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y279 AOC 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 Y279 AOC find?
Y279 AOC failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 6 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill; nearside front vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill; nearside vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor, and 6 more.

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