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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,698 cc

L16 BLCMOT history

L16 BLC is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L16 BLC white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2026
Mileage
111,185 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 BLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L16 BLC was last recorded at 111,185 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,460 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,725 miles
Average per year
6,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,185 miles
  • 2025 – 106,460 miles
  • 2024 – 98,459 miles
  • 2023 – 86,994 miles
  • 2020 – 85,802 miles
  • 2019 – 74,404 miles
  • 2018 – 60,239 miles
  • 2017 – 51,382 miles
  • 2016 – 43,049 miles
  • 2015 – 30,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,185 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,185 miles (+4,725)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,185 miles
    Test number
    622917644089
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass106,460 miles (+8,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    572749079989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    269847294212
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail98,459 miles (+11,465)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    198825756951
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,994 miles (+1,192)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,994 miles
    Test number
    430942773690
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,802 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    991444050211
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,802 miles (+97)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,802 miles
    Test number
    537372382682
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,705 miles (+11,301)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    157039263705
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousTyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear D bush worn

  9. Pass74,404 miles (+14,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    770376779593
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass60,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,239 miles
    Test number
    215838377257
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail60,238 miles (+8,856)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    139462600902
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass51,382 miles (+8,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    831966668429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    255560253171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,049 miles (+12,126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    677365431381
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass30,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    647753285072
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail30,923 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,923 miles
    Test number
    877013885089
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L16 BLC

Does L16 BLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 BLC expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 BLC?
The MOT on L16 BLC expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 BLC done?
L16 BLC was recorded at 111,185 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,947 miles a year.
Has L16 BLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 BLC has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 BLC 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 L16 BLC find?
L16 BLC failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; exhaust particulate filter obviously defective; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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