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Purple · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

L23 BURMOT history

L23 BUR is a purple diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L23 BUR purple Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,844 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BUR was last recorded at 175,844 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 10,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,581 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,263 miles
Average per year
8,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,844 miles
  • 2025 – 165,581 miles
  • 2024 – 156,210 miles
  • 2023 – 148,580 miles
  • 2022 – 138,937 miles
  • 2021 – 128,556 miles
  • 2020 – 121,046 miles
  • 2019 – 105,100 miles
  • 2018 – 90,441 miles
  • 2017 – 86,212 miles
  • 2016 – 84,975 miles
  • 2015 – 82,074 miles
  • 2014 – 74,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,844 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front coil springs modified

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear leaf springs modified

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,844 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,844 miles
    Test number
    650424554579
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail175,844 miles (+10,263)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,844 miles
    Test number
    897003322530
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass165,581 miles (+9,371)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,581 miles
    Test number
    830969118340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,210 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,210 miles
    Test number
    505146919224
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs modified

  5. Pass148,580 miles (+9,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,580 miles
    Test number
    323924983816
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs modified
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs modified

  6. Pass138,937 miles (+10,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,937 miles
    Test number
    877489114045
    • AdvisoryFront coil springs modified
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear leaf springs modified

  7. Pass128,556 miles (+7,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    850650287078
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,046 miles (+15,946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,046 miles
    Test number
    113184780982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,100 miles (+14,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    367916964201
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,441 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    224383461032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,212 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,212 miles
    Test number
    175718550476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,975 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,975 miles
    Test number
    270660706512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,074 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    655443175024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,662 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    765366964073
    • NoteNearside front tyre bold on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRecommend wheel alignment check

  15. Fail74,662 miles1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,662 miles
    Test number
    906745464018
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bold on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRear brake disc surfaces corroded
    • NoteRecommend wheel alignment check

Questions about L23 BUR

Does L23 BUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 BUR is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 BUR?
The MOT on L23 BUR is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 BUR done?
L23 BUR was recorded at 175,844 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 8,198 miles a year.
Has L23 BUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BUR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 BUR 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 L23 BUR find?
L23 BUR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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