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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

C5 EVJMOT history

C5 EVJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

C5 EVJ white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
178,174 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 EVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 EVJ was last recorded at 178,174 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,159 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
11,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,174 miles
  • 2025 – 171,898 miles
  • 2024 – 156,804 miles
  • 2023 – 142,995 miles
  • 2022 – 136,226 miles
  • 2020 – 128,556 miles
  • 2019 – 114,240 miles
  • 2018 – 98,945 miles
  • 2017 – 85,335 miles
  • 2016 – 72,464 miles
  • 2015 – 55,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,174 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,174 miles (+15)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    178,174 miles
    Test number
    679116833563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields insecure
  2. Fail178,159 miles (+6,261)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,159 miles
    Test number
    636276967945
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshields insecure
  3. Pass171,898 miles (+279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,898 miles
    Test number
    672711261966
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays preventing full inspection
  4. Fail171,619 miles (+14,815)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,619 miles
    Test number
    938683384167
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers/undertrays preventing full inspection
  5. Pass156,804 miles (+670)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,804 miles
    Test number
    652986749268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail156,134 miles (+13,139)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,134 miles
    Test number
    191464173864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust split at flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass142,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    142,995 miles
    Test number
    514241833661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,995 miles (+6,769)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,995 miles
    Test number
    135641303884
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass136,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,226 miles
    Test number
    822752707521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,226 miles (+7,670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,226 miles
    Test number
    896136363984
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass128,556 miles (+14,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    882826988096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass114,240 miles (+15,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,240 miles
    Test number
    381080087283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,945 miles (+13,610)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    123942418938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,335 miles (+12,871)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,335 miles
    Test number
    131306579223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    744403803407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,464 miles (+17,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,464 miles
    Test number
    340133937665
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass55,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    732636214772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 EVJ

Does C5 EVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 EVJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 EVJ?
The MOT on C5 EVJ is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 EVJ done?
C5 EVJ was recorded at 178,174 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 11,831 miles a year.
Has C5 EVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 EVJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 EVJ 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 C5 EVJ find?
C5 EVJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 7 more.

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