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Volkswagen Caddy

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

L55 DPMMOT history

L55 DPM is a green diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 175,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

L55 DPM green Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
175,331 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 DPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 DPM was last recorded at 175,331 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 16,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,756 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
16,575 miles
Average per year
9,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,331 miles
  • 2024 – 158,756 miles
  • 2023 – 142,250 miles
  • 2022 – 135,010 miles
  • 2020 – 128,822 miles
  • 2019 – 124,998 miles
  • 2018 – 117,231 miles
  • 2017 – 103,844 miles
  • 2016 – 87,679 miles
  • 2015 – 80,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,331 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,331 miles (+16,575)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,331 miles
    Test number
    261738207761
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe missing
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inners (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass158,756 miles (+58)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,756 miles
    Test number
    605063702294
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail158,698 miles (+16,448)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,698 miles
    Test number
    615271478269
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,250 miles (+7,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,250 miles
    Test number
    997976831078
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass135,010 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    135,010 miles
    Test number
    617367231404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,822 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,822 miles
    Test number
    613840736936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,998 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,998 miles
    Test number
    982444518692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,231 miles (+13,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    923658166183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,844 miles (+16,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,844 miles
    Test number
    775200903368
    • AdvisoryNo emission smoke detected
  10. Pass87,679 miles (+7,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    656877122475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Pass80,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    178532425182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,130 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,130 miles
    Test number
    795852225151
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L55 DPM

Does L55 DPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 DPM expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 DPM?
The MOT on L55 DPM expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 DPM done?
L55 DPM was recorded at 175,331 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 9,598 miles a year.
Has L55 DPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 DPM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 DPM 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 L55 DPM find?
L55 DPM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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