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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.

L21 DWB white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass163,568 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable corroded - slow to release
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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))
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. Pass85,502 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,502 miles
    Test number
    618403604635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,789 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    563825676802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,116 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    647825135012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,175 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,175 miles
    Test number
    779200524053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,992 miles (+34,635)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,992 miles
    Test number
    855453514088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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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