
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass135,010 miles (+6,188)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 135,010 miles
- Test number
- 617367231404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,822 miles (+3,824)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,822 miles
- Test number
- 613840736936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,998 miles (+7,767)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 124,998 miles
- Test number
- 982444518692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,231 miles (+13,387)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 117,231 miles
- Test number
- 923658166183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,844 miles (+16,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 103,844 miles
- Test number
- 775200903368
- AdvisoryNo emission smoke detected
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)
Pass80,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 80,130 miles
- Test number
- 178532425182
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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