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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L28 JELMOT history

L28 JEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 193,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L28 JEL black Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
193,035 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 JEL was last recorded at 193,035 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 10,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2017: 13,473 miles, lower than 134,685 miles on 24 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,056 miles · 22 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,979 miles
Average per year
10,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,035 miles
  • 2025 – 182,056 miles
  • 2024 – 180,134 miles
  • 2023 – 178,591 miles
  • 2022 – 169,570 miles
  • 2021 – 160,531 miles
  • 2019 – 153,341 miles
  • 2018 – 144,061 miles
  • 2017 – 13,473 miles
  • 2016 – 100,596 miles
  • 2015 – 78,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,035 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,035 miles (+10,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    193,035 miles
    Test number
    990695695332
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass182,056 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,056 miles
    Test number
    763294473810
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail182,056 miles (+1,922)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,056 miles
    Test number
    920613873360
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass180,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    180,134 miles
    Test number
    653187587341
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail180,134 miles (+1,543)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,134 miles
    Test number
    391622150539
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass178,591 miles (+9,021)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    178,591 miles
    Test number
    863128842565
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass169,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    169,570 miles
    Test number
    519332802111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail169,570 miles (+9,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,570 miles
    Test number
    430001185529
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass160,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,531 miles
    Test number
    223262351053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  10. Fail160,531 miles (+7,190)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,531 miles
    Test number
    843030879932
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
  11. Pass153,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,341 miles
    Test number
    994519046964
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail153,341 miles (+9,280)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,341 miles
    Test number
    895362820788
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded / scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass144,061 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,061 miles
    Test number
    269266159884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Fail144,051 miles (+130,578)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,051 miles
    Test number
    404442416908
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass13,473 miles (-121,212)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    13,473 miles
    Test number
    340522402039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,685 miles (+34,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    201330787766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    653054930733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail100,596 miles (+21,915)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,596 miles
    Test number
    518752636663
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass78,681 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    829867155012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L28 JEL

Does L28 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 JEL is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 JEL?
The MOT on L28 JEL is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 JEL done?
L28 JEL was recorded at 193,035 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 10,103 miles a year.
Has L28 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 JEL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 JEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 JEL find?
L28 JEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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