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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

YLJ 36MOT history

YLJ 36 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

YLJ 36 silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
212,497 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YLJ 36
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YLJ 36 was last recorded at 212,497 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,389 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
11,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 212,497 miles
  • 2023 – 212,389 miles
  • 2022 – 212,067 miles
  • 2021 – 199,579 miles
  • 2020 – 188,115 miles
  • 2019 – 178,760 miles
  • 2018 – 172,450 miles
  • 2017 – 162,815 miles
  • 2016 – 152,672 miles
  • 2015 – 144,606 miles
  • 2014 – 125,413 miles
  • 2013 – 105,580 miles
  • 2012 – 83,907 miles
  • 2011 – 61,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,497 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    212,497 miles
    Test number
    806975676596
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail212,497 miles (+108)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,497 miles
    Test number
    960673119356
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass212,389 miles (+322)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    212,389 miles
    Test number
    618998066410
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass212,067 miles (+206)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    212,067 miles
    Test number
    411448761905
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail211,861 miles (+12,282)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,861 miles
    Test number
    248328029930
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass199,579 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,579 miles
    Test number
    323343098885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,558 miles (+11,443)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,558 miles
    Test number
    984351670539
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass188,115 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,115 miles
    Test number
    555779028675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,007 miles (+9,247)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,007 miles
    Test number
    530350403872
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass178,760 miles (+6,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,760 miles
    Test number
    846870922022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass172,450 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,450 miles
    Test number
    600463858923
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Fail172,450 miles (+9,635)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,450 miles
    Test number
    713310033474
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre low on pressher (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass162,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    162,815 miles
    Test number
    627591743831
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
  14. Fail162,815 miles (+10,143)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,815 miles
    Test number
    276002166655
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly
  15. Pass152,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,672 miles
    Test number
    261927861532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper creak on upper shock mount but no play
  16. Fail152,672 miles (+8,066)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,672 miles
    Test number
    327815149932
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper creak on upper shock mount but no play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass144,606 miles (+19,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,606 miles
    Test number
    115874775195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass125,413 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,413 miles
    Test number
    269613964185
    • NoteHandbrake release button damaged
  19. Fail125,411 miles (+19,831)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,411 miles
    Test number
    738793864168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteHandbrake release button damaged
  20. Pass105,580 miles (+21,673)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,580 miles
    Test number
    336185463153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass83,907 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,907 miles
    Test number
    268890562118
    • NoteOff side front rear wishbone bush pulling apart
  22. Fail83,906 miles (+22,749)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,906 miles
    Test number
    256510662445
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOff side front rear wishbone bush pulling apart
    • NoteOff side rear wheel bearing not checked
  23. Pass61,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    806184841187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YLJ 36

What vehicle is registration YLJ 36 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YLJ 36 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 24 Jun 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YLJ 36 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YLJ 36 expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YLJ 36?
The MOT on YLJ 36 expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YLJ 36 done?
YLJ 36 was recorded at 212,497 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 11,320 miles a year.
Has YLJ 36 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YLJ 36 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on YLJ 36 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 YLJ 36 find?
YLJ 36 passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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