Volkswagen Caddy
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc
L16 SMVMOT history
L16 SMV is a green diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 184,642 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 SMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 SMV was last recorded at 184,642 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 5,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2018: 125,089 miles, lower than 125,856 miles on 23 Aug 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 179,592 miles · 1 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,050 miles
- Average per year
- 8,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,642 miles
- 2024 – 179,592 miles
- 2023 – 170,947 miles
- 2022 – 155,281 miles
- 2021 – 149,260 miles
- 2020 – 140,605 miles
- 2018 – 125,089 miles
- 2016 – 125,856 miles
- 2015 – 113,748 miles
- 2014 – 104,728 miles
- 2013 – 97,748 miles
- 2012 – 89,506 miles
- 2011 – 81,828 miles
- 2010 – 72,980 miles
- 2009 – 60,240 miles
- 2008 – 48,750 miles
- 2007 – 37,196 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,642 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front lens pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged and corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Bonnet safety catch faulty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,642 miles (+5,050)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 184,642 miles
- Test number
- 608939144150
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front lens pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged and corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,592 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 179,592 miles
- Test number
- 656253885936
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp missing but secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp a few elements off
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill damage
Fail179,592 miles (+8,645)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,592 miles
- Test number
- 887969633555
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp missing but secure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp a few elements off
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sill damage
Pass170,947 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 170,947 miles
- Test number
- 142060139710
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryVehicle to low for brake rollers decel used
Fail170,947 miles (+15,666)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,947 miles
- Test number
- 699897996972
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryVehicle to low for brake rollers decel used
Pass155,281 miles (+6,021)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 155,281 miles
- Test number
- 608971528192
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass149,260 miles (+8,655)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 149,260 miles
- Test number
- 175069417581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,605 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 140,605 miles
- Test number
- 241884693913
- 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))
Fail140,515 miles (+15,426)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,515 miles
- Test number
- 900505905021
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass125,089 miles (-767)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,089 miles
- Test number
- 749313340651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,856 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 125,856 miles
- Test number
- 785513423576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,855 miles (+12,107)2 dangerous10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,855 miles
- Test number
- 184370020900
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass113,748 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 113,748 miles
- Test number
- 985996322577
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch faulty
Fail113,747 miles (+9,019)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,747 miles
- Test number
- 173085053772
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch faulty
Pass104,728 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 104,728 miles
- Test number
- 367523724449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail104,698 miles (+6,950)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,698 miles
- Test number
- 365297114433
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,748 miles (+8,242)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 707672113295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 345736212441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,506 miles (+7,678)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,506 miles
- Test number
- 476986812232
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass81,828 miles (+8,848)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 81,828 miles
- Test number
- 617970111230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,980 miles (+12,740)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 72,980 miles
- Test number
- 871781010238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,240 miles (+11,490)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 60,240 miles
- Test number
- 351243129477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,750 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 48,750 miles
- Test number
- 480366378214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,748 miles (+11,552)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,748 miles
- Test number
- 303715078233
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail37,196 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,196 miles
- Test number
- 734585467245
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass37,196 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 37,196 miles
- Test number
- 923585467258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about L16 SMV
- Does L16 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 SMV expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 SMV?
- The MOT on L16 SMV expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 SMV done?
- L16 SMV was recorded at 184,642 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 8,182 miles a year.
- Has L16 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 SMV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 SMV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 SMV find?
- L16 SMV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens pitted and poor pattern; offside outer sill damaged and corroding; oil leak, but not excessive.
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