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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

L55 WSUMOT history

L55 WSU is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 5 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L55 WSU white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,373 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 WSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 WSU was last recorded at 137,373 miles on 3 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2025: 137,373 miles, lower than 162,110 miles on 6 Mar 2024.

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
162,110 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Average per year
7,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,373 miles
  • 2024 – 162,110 miles
  • 2023 – 158,622 miles
  • 2022 – 158,544 miles
  • 2021 – 149,159 miles
  • 2020 – 140,592 miles
  • 2019 – 131,011 miles
  • 2018 – 126,428 miles
  • 2017 – 110,758 miles
  • 2016 – 96,661 miles
  • 2014 – 79,528 miles
  • 2013 – 64,063 miles
  • 2012 – 47,528 miles
  • 2011 – 33,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,373 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    927385874425
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail137,373 miles (-24,737)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    842166315130
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass162,110 miles (+3,488)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,110 miles
    Test number
    754798142269
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,622 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,622 miles
    Test number
    682708859559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail158,544 miles (+9,385)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,544 miles
    Test number
    940133107002
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine not running right

  6. Pass149,159 miles (+14)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,159 miles
    Test number
    325208925031
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail149,145 miles (+8,553)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,145 miles
    Test number
    906077473553
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass140,592 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,592 miles
    Test number
    430954816561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,754 miles (+5,743)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,754 miles
    Test number
    221861850357
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass131,011 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,011 miles
    Test number
    999181960653
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view fronts (3.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail130,998 miles (+4,570)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,998 miles
    Test number
    751082952490
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view fronts (3.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass126,428 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,428 miles
    Test number
    441584076733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,184 miles (+15,426)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,184 miles
    Test number
    401241069146
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass110,758 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    493599399149
    • AdvisoryNs and osf tyres at 2 mm

  15. Fail110,695 miles (+14,034)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,695 miles
    Test number
    625750262801
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNs and osf tyres at 2 mm

  16. Pass96,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    344668243354
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail96,661 miles (+17,133)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    556328124785
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass79,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    955576734324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail79,526 miles (+15,463)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    495546234301
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass64,063 miles (+16,535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,063 miles
    Test number
    458944333401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,528 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    47,528 miles
    Test number
    619381932363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet catch siezed

  22. Fail47,522 miles (+14,251)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    426781232313
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBonnet catch siezed

  23. Pass33,271 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    446919631427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about L55 WSU

Does L55 WSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 WSU is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 WSU?
The MOT on L55 WSU is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 WSU done?
L55 WSU was recorded at 137,373 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,482 miles a year.
Has L55 WSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 WSU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 WSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 WSU find?
L55 WSU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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