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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

L31 SWPMOT history

L31 SWP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 2 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L31 SWP blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,709 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SWP was last recorded at 134,709 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,819 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,890 miles
Average per year
9,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,709 miles
  • 2024 – 132,819 miles
  • 2023 – 131,234 miles
  • 2022 – 127,370 miles
  • 2021 – 113,173 miles
  • 2019 – 79,661 miles
  • 2018 – 57,545 miles
  • 2017 – 43,001 miles
  • 2016 – 36,216 miles
  • 2015 – 28,762 miles
  • 2014 – 20,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,709 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside front -outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease - preventing ingress of dirt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,709 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,709 miles
    Test number
    410828248944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,819 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,819 miles
    Test number
    511174435447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,234 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,234 miles
    Test number
    611933434970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,370 miles
    Test number
    560853331400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail127,362 miles (+7,620)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,362 miles
    Test number
    629564484907
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass119,742 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,742 miles
    Test number
    840240888145
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv gaiter - leaking grease
  7. Pass113,173 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,173 miles
    Test number
    469077803909
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front -outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease - preventing ingress of dirt
  8. Fail113,172 miles (+33,511)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,172 miles
    Test number
    518393508363
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front -outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease - preventing ingress of dirt
  9. Pass79,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    933480488153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,661 miles (+22,116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,661 miles
    Test number
    368817877409
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass57,545 miles (+14,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    457849951754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass43,001 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,001 miles
    Test number
    638031895108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,216 miles
    Test number
    828515522660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,216 miles (+7,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,216 miles
    Test number
    157555994455
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  15. Pass28,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,762 miles
    Test number
    464222061830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,762 miles (+7,917)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,762 miles
    Test number
    241105094761
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass20,845 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    348296114235
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Fail20,845 miles2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    345496014284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer and inner edges
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about L31 SWP

Does L31 SWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SWP is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SWP?
The MOT on L31 SWP is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SWP done?
L31 SWP was recorded at 134,709 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 9,945 miles a year.
Has L31 SWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SWP has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L31 SWP 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 L31 SWP find?
L31 SWP passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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