Volkswagen Caddy
White · Petrol · 2002 · 1,800 cc
Y279 RDFMOT history
Y279 RDF is a white petrol Volkswagen Caddy first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 147,370 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 RDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 RDF was last recorded at 147,370 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Sept 2021: 128,259 miles, lower than 155,019 miles on 29 Jun 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 143,020 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,350 miles
- Average per year
- 2,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,370 miles
- 2025 – 143,020 miles
- 2024 – 141,065 miles
- 2023 – 130,285 miles
- 2022 – 129,373 miles
- 2021 – 128,259 miles
- 2019 – 155,019 miles
- 2018 – 152,368 miles
- 2017 – 149,539 miles
- 2016 – 145,480 miles
- 2015 – 140,570 miles
- 2014 – 134,819 miles
- 2013 – 128,995 miles
- 2012 – 125,720 miles
- 2011 – 122,039 miles
- 2010 – 115,547 miles
- 2009 – 108,191 miles
- 2008 – 103,652 miles
- 2007 – 97,894 miles
- 2006 – 86,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,370 miles
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.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,370 miles (+4,350)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 147,370 miles
- Test number
- 639045368121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,020 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 143,020 miles
- Test number
- 703442768058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,065 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,065 miles
- Test number
- 536445788084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,935 miles (+10,650)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 140,935 miles
- Test number
- 859985628727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,285 miles (+912)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 130,285 miles
- Test number
- 290737584265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,373 miles (+1,114)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 129,373 miles
- Test number
- 758598841209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,259 miles (-26,760)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 128,259 miles
- Test number
- 381500039032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,019 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 155,019 miles
- Test number
- 866487248447
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes are corroded but not excessively
- AdvisoryFront brakes have slight in-balance
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp 2013
- AdvisoryRear service brakes and parking brakes performance low and slight fluctuations
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r leaf spring rear mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail155,019 miles (+2,651)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,019 miles
- Test number
- 460471686057
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes are corroded but not excessively
- AdvisoryFront brakes have slight in-balance
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamp 2013
- AdvisoryRear service brakes and parking brakes performance low and slight fluctuations
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/s/r leaf spring rear mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass152,368 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 152,368 miles
- Test number
- 229053429046
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail152,368 miles (+2,829)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,368 miles
- Test number
- 524894642390
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,539 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 149,539 miles
- Test number
- 339008810136
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryInner edge o/s/r tyre worn
- AdvisoryInner edge of both front tyres worn
Fail149,539 miles (+4,059)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,539 miles
- Test number
- 717889958163
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both main chassis to rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryInner edge o/s/r tyre worn
- AdvisoryInner edge of both front tyres worn
Pass145,480 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 145,480 miles
- Test number
- 808343090742
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth main chassis brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens damaged
Fail145,480 miles (+4,910)2 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,480 miles
- Test number
- 237165442705
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth main chassis brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens damaged
Pass140,570 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 140,570 miles
- Test number
- 499130885128
- NoteBrake pipes on rear axle corroded
- NoteO/s headlamp lens cracked
- NoteO/s/f lower wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorated
Fail140,570 miles (+5,751)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,570 miles
- Test number
- 559200785137
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteBrake pipes on rear axle corroded
- NoteO/s headlamp lens cracked
- NoteO/s/f lower wishbone rear mounting bush deteriorated
Pass134,819 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 134,819 miles
- Test number
- 229954574108
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
Fail134,819 miles (+5,824)1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,819 miles
- Test number
- 968804674103
- DangerousSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges
Pass128,995 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 128,995 miles
- Test number
- 395035773107
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside door mirror damaged
- NoteOffside headlight damaged
Fail128,995 miles (+3,275)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,995 miles
- Test number
- 398035673116
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside door mirror damaged
- NoteOffside headlight damaged
Pass125,720 miles (+3,681)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 125,720 miles
- Test number
- 346137272177
- NoteBoth front suspension leg top mountings worn
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside headlamp glass cracked
Pass122,039 miles (+6,492)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 122,039 miles
- Test number
- 917099471122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,547 miles (+7,356)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 115,547 miles
- Test number
- 442680480110
- NoteCrack in offside headlight glass
- NoteSlight crack in nearside door mirror glass
Pass108,191 miles (+4,539)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 108,191 miles
- Test number
- 691555889198
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass103,652 miles (+5,758)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 103,652 miles
- Test number
- 120583058299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside headlamp glass cracked
Pass97,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 97,894 miles
- Test number
- 304343037447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,894 miles (+11,355)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,894 miles
- Test number
- 931413337237
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass86,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 86,539 miles
- Test number
- 131182356057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y279 RDF
- Does Y279 RDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 RDF is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 RDF?
- The MOT on Y279 RDF is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y279 RDF done?
- Y279 RDF was recorded at 147,370 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
- Has Y279 RDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 RDF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y279 RDF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y279 RDF find?
- Y279 RDF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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