Volkswagen Caddy
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc
L40 HWLMOT history
L40 HWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 30 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 190,773 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,192 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 HWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 HWL was last recorded at 190,773 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 9,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,523 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,250 miles
- Average per year
- 11,192 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,773 miles
- 2025 – 181,523 miles
- 2023 – 169,498 miles
- 2022 – 164,209 miles
- 2021 – 151,195 miles
- 2020 – 136,188 miles
- 2019 – 130,256 miles
- 2018 – 114,201 miles
- 2017 – 102,545 miles
- 2016 – 87,124 miles
- 2015 – 66,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,773 miles
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 9 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,773 miles (+9,250)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 190,773 miles
- Test number
- 790223058572
- MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass181,523 miles (+12,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 181,523 miles
- Test number
- 638192720392
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,498 miles (+5,289)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 169,498 miles
- Test number
- 570160515354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass164,209 miles (+13,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 164,209 miles
- Test number
- 867203533025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,195 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 151,195 miles
- Test number
- 624693195667
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail151,191 miles (+15,003)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,191 miles
- Test number
- 383930727378
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,188 miles (+5,932)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 136,188 miles
- Test number
- 240148617591
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass130,256 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 130,256 miles
- Test number
- 990556794495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,247 miles (+16,046)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,247 miles
- Test number
- 416438421988
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,201 miles (+11,656)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,201 miles
- Test number
- 178820939139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,545 miles (+15,421)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,545 miles
- Test number
- 461832188793
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass87,124 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,124 miles
- Test number
- 884764638503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,124 miles (+20,175)1 failure3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,124 miles
- Test number
- 390335465312
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 876804662326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,949 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,949 miles
- Test number
- 836384372477
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about L40 HWL
- Does L40 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HWL is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 HWL?
- The MOT on L40 HWL is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 HWL done?
- L40 HWL was recorded at 190,773 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 11,192 miles a year.
- Has L40 HWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 HWL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on L40 HWL 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 L40 HWL find?
- L40 HWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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