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White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L18 YGLMOT history

L18 YGL is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L18 YGL white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,907 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YGL was last recorded at 130,907 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,907 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,907 miles
  • 2024 – 130,193 miles
  • 2023 – 123,603 miles
  • 2022 – 118,555 miles
  • 2020 – 104,987 miles
  • 2019 – 99,977 miles
  • 2018 – 97,450 miles
  • 2017 – 92,602 miles
  • 2016 – 84,397 miles
  • 2015 – 70,854 miles
  • 2014 – 48,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,907 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,907 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,907 miles
    Test number
    931539541037
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  2. Fail130,907 miles (+714)3 major1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,907 miles
    Test number
    491103250193
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure battery wire (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass130,193 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    279555647088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,185 miles (+6,582)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,185 miles
    Test number
    662492170849
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,603 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    628897392495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,379 miles (+4,824)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,379 miles
    Test number
    741161613738
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,555 miles (+13,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,555 miles
    Test number
    402152333085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,987 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,987 miles
    Test number
    547285650655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,503 miles (+2,526)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,503 miles
    Test number
    642127103644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,977 miles (+2,527)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,977 miles
    Test number
    379231998227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass97,450 miles (+4,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,450 miles
    Test number
    161783996659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low, discs worn
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  12. Pass92,602 miles (+8,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,602 miles
    Test number
    505145046323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass84,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    796764991943
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail84,397 miles (+13,543)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    741353650808
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,854 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,854 miles
    Test number
    749053765039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,700 miles (+21,796)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    336289705036
    • NoteEML light on ,on dash
    • NoteEmissions too lean no print out
    • NoteOffside driving light not working
    • NoteTraction control light on ,on dash

  17. Pass48,904 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,904 miles
    Test number
    216238924007
    • NoteEmissions too lean to test
    • NoteSteering indicator light on
    • NoteTraction control light on

Questions about L18 YGL

Does L18 YGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YGL is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YGL?
The MOT on L18 YGL is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YGL done?
L18 YGL was recorded at 130,907 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,845 miles a year.
Has L18 YGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YGL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 YGL 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 L18 YGL find?
L18 YGL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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