
Volkswagen Caddy
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
L21 DWBMOT history
L21 DWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,568 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 163,568 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,768 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 DWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 1 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 DWB was last recorded at 163,568 miles on 15 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,567 miles · 10 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 9,768 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,568 miles
- 2025 – 157,551 miles
- 2024 – 145,836 miles
- 2023 – 131,191 miles
- 2022 – 119,727 miles
- 2021 – 109,777 miles
- 2020 – 103,091 miles
- 2019 – 98,218 miles
- 2018 – 94,801 miles
- 2017 – 85,502 miles
- 2016 – 80,789 miles
- 2015 – 75,116 miles
- 2014 – 68,175 miles
- 2013 – 33,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable corroded - slow to release
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Both rear exhaust heat shields insecure.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,568 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 163,568 miles
- Test number
- 385238039359
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable corroded - slow to release
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,567 miles (+6,016)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,567 miles
- Test number
- 264988037179
- MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,551 miles (+35)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 157,551 miles
- Test number
- 853050358683
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail157,516 miles (+11,680)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,516 miles
- Test number
- 184627535540
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside side door runner excessively worn lower
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 195/65/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,836 miles (+14,645)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 145,836 miles
- Test number
- 810462091326
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil and dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear heatshields loose
Pass131,191 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,191 miles
- Test number
- 323006688994
- AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust heat shields insecure.
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded.
Fail131,191 miles (+11,464)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,191 miles
- Test number
- 680287035397
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm in centre of tread. 195/65/15 91 H (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside inner D bushes excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in dirt. (0.1 (b))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes separated/excessively perished and worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear exhaust heat shields insecure.
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin heavily corroded.
Pass119,727 miles (+9,950)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 119,727 miles
- Test number
- 942246400726
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,777 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 109,777 miles
- Test number
- 148582311764
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin rotted through and hanging down.
Fail109,777 miles (+6,686)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,777 miles
- Test number
- 264809261024
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable. 195/65/15 T
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin rotted through and hanging down.
Pass103,091 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 103,091 miles
- Test number
- 103860205010
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak but does not meet the criteria for a failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter skin of rear exhaust section corroded
Fail103,091 miles (+4,873)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,091 miles
- Test number
- 408653802053
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 65% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak but does not meet the criteria for a failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOuter skin of rear exhaust section corroded
Pass98,218 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 98,218 miles
- Test number
- 466735960712
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,801 miles (+9,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 94,801 miles
- Test number
- 695020685254
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass85,502 miles (+4,713)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,502 miles
- Test number
- 618403604635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,789 miles (+5,673)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 80,789 miles
- Test number
- 563825676802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,116 miles (+6,941)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 75,116 miles
- Test number
- 647825135012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,175 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 68,175 miles
- Test number
- 779200524053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,992 miles (+34,635)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,992 miles
- Test number
- 855453514088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 33,357 miles
- Test number
- 148354913475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 DWB
- Does L21 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DWB is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L21 DWB?
- The MOT on L21 DWB is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L21 DWB done?
- L21 DWB was recorded at 163,568 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 9,768 miles a year.
- Has L21 DWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 DWB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L21 DWB 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 L21 DWB find?
- L21 DWB passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear handbrake cable corroded - slow to release; oil leak, but not excessive.
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