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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L26 THOMOT history

L26 THO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 12 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 277,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

L26 THO grey Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
277,843 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 THO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 THO was last recorded at 277,843 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 13,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,534 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
13,309 miles
Average per year
17,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 277,843 miles
  • 2024 – 264,534 miles
  • 2023 – 258,108 miles
  • 2022 – 253,820 miles
  • 2021 – 246,571 miles
  • 2020 – 238,672 miles
  • 2019 – 228,558 miles
  • 2018 – 220,586 miles
  • 2017 – 199,365 miles
  • 2016 – 169,372 miles
  • 2015 – 141,487 miles
  • 2014 – 113,006 miles
  • 2013 – 79,786 miles
  • 2012 – 55,681 miles
  • 2011 – 36,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,843 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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.

  • Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,843 miles (+13,309)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    277,843 miles
    Test number
    260644799685
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  2. Pass264,534 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    264,534 miles
    Test number
    754054288832
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both.

  3. Fail264,534 miles (+6,426)4 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,534 miles
    Test number
    974735214970
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both.

  4. Pass258,108 miles (+4,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    258,108 miles
    Test number
    337346785493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass253,820 miles (+7,249)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    253,820 miles
    Test number
    924649432067
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass246,571 miles (+7,899)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    246,571 miles
    Test number
    325718752484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass238,672 miles (+10,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    238,672 miles
    Test number
    564685524230
    • AdvisoryRear Both anti roll bar D bush have slight movement

  8. Pass228,558 miles (+7,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    228,558 miles
    Test number
    245456678539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass220,586 miles (+21,221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    220,586 miles
    Test number
    810719729040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass199,365 miles (+29,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    199,365 miles
    Test number
    854309216044
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding

  11. Pass169,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    169,372 miles
    Test number
    458901707513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,372 miles (+27,885)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,372 miles
    Test number
    790017272188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass141,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,487 miles
    Test number
    129480855013
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail141,487 miles (+28,481)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,487 miles
    Test number
    459650455081
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass113,006 miles (+33,220)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,006 miles
    Test number
    468935744064
    • NoteDamp around n/s/f outer c.v boot

  16. Pass79,786 miles (+24,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,786 miles
    Test number
    606756243049
    • NoteRear pads 50% worn

  17. Pass55,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    136741242413
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail55,681 miles (+19,054)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,681 miles
    Test number
    108320342010
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    745140841091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 THO

Does L26 THO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 THO expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 THO?
The MOT on L26 THO expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 THO done?
L26 THO was recorded at 277,843 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 17,161 miles a year.
Has L26 THO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 THO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 THO 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 L26 THO find?
L26 THO passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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