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Volkswagen Caddy

Purple · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

Y8 CTAMOT history

Y8 CTA is a purple diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 226,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

Y8 CTA purple Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
226,873 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 CTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 CTA was last recorded at 226,873 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,857 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
15,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,873 miles
  • 2025 – 215,354 miles
  • 2024 – 205,610 miles
  • 2023 – 199,545 miles
  • 2022 – 190,563 miles
  • 2021 – 173,561 miles
  • 2020 – 169,245 miles
  • 2019 – 164,045 miles
  • 2018 – 133,403 miles
  • 2017 – 101,595 miles
  • 2016 – 69,384 miles
  • 2014 – 39,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber poorly located
  • AdvisorySmell of diesel in engine compartment, no visible leaks
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle poor condition

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    226,873 miles
    Test number
    719975135652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber poorly located
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel in engine compartment, no visible leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle poor condition
  2. Fail226,873 miles (+16)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,873 miles
    Test number
    554254493999
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber poorly located
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel in engine compartment, no visible leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle poor condition
  3. Fail226,857 miles (+11,503)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,857 miles
    Test number
    381964861026
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass215,354 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    215,354 miles
    Test number
    228071605205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass205,610 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    205,610 miles
    Test number
    427081562539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,545 miles
    Test number
    654369606522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,542 miles (+8,979)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,542 miles
    Test number
    371483172044
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass190,563 miles (+17,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    190,563 miles
    Test number
    233686577636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,561 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    173,561 miles
    Test number
    522228943744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass169,245 miles (+5,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    169,245 miles
    Test number
    496206414437
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass164,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,045 miles
    Test number
    368953818575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail164,045 miles (+30,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,045 miles
    Test number
    287101913844
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  13. Pass133,403 miles (+31,808)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    313778225143
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass101,595 miles (+32,211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    457283343441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,384 miles (+29,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,384 miles
    Test number
    312654073542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass39,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,986 miles
    Test number
    338849254480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y8 CTA

Does Y8 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 CTA is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 CTA?
The MOT on Y8 CTA is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 CTA done?
Y8 CTA was recorded at 226,873 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 15,956 miles a year.
Has Y8 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 CTA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 CTA 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 Y8 CTA find?
Y8 CTA passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorber poorly located; smell of diesel in engine compartment, no visible leaks; underside of vehicle poor condition.

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