Volkswagen Caddy
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L21 GJWMOT history
L21 GJW is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 113,948 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,404 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L21 GJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 16 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L21 GJW was last recorded at 113,948 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,791 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 157 miles
- Average per year
- 6,404 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,948 miles
- 2024 – 109,568 miles
- 2023 – 105,820 miles
- 2022 – 101,121 miles
- 2021 – 95,702 miles
- 2020 – 91,219 miles
- 2019 – 89,426 miles
- 2018 – 83,649 miles
- 2017 – 77,111 miles
- 2016 – 71,080 miles
- 2015 – 63,278 miles
- 2013 – 48,860 miles
- 2012 – 30,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,948 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Exhaust shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,948 miles (+157)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 113,948 miles
- Test number
- 457249453209
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,791 miles (+4,223)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,791 miles
- Test number
- 250560408866
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heatshield loose
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Plate limit of 0.7-m1 (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,568 miles (+3,748)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 109,568 miles
- Test number
- 965603059575
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone embedded (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
Pass105,820 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 105,820 miles
- Test number
- 985282496641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
Fail105,817 miles (+4,696)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,817 miles
- Test number
- 205081955933
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
Pass101,121 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 101,121 miles
- Test number
- 163415091446
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,121 miles (+5,419)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,121 miles
- Test number
- 161491053512
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,702 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 994240346375
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail95,702 miles (+4,483)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,702 miles
- Test number
- 311465258450
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass91,219 miles (+1,793)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 91,219 miles
- Test number
- 411911086812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,426 miles (+5,777)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,426 miles
- Test number
- 132144258329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,649 miles (+6,538)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 83,649 miles
- Test number
- 576189875985
- AdvisoryFront Tyres slightly worn on outer edges
Pass77,111 miles (+6,031)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 77,111 miles
- Test number
- 383602831251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,080 miles (+7,802)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 71,080 miles
- Test number
- 142285209360
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,278 miles (+14,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,278 miles
- Test number
- 728724895042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 48,860 miles
- Test number
- 366425193412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,860 miles (+18,259)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,860 miles
- Test number
- 379485493491
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail30,601 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,601 miles
- Test number
- 548830992280
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Pass30,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 30,601 miles
- Test number
- 868710492221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L21 GJW
- Does L21 GJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L21 GJW expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L21 GJW?
- The MOT on L21 GJW expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L21 GJW done?
- L21 GJW was recorded at 113,948 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
- Has L21 GJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L21 GJW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L21 GJW 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 GJW find?
- L21 GJW passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust heatshield loose, and 1 more.
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