Volkswagen Caddy
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc
L5 VBWMOT history
L5 VBW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 7 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,541 mi
- At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 VBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 7 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 VBW was last recorded at 122,541 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,248 miles · 30 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,293 miles
- Average per year
- 8,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,541 miles
- 2025 – 120,248 miles
- 2024 – 117,551 miles
- 2023 – 110,491 miles
- 2022 – 102,577 miles
- 2021 – 92,896 miles
- 2020 – 83,340 miles
- 2019 – 74,785 miles
- 2018 – 64,663 miles
- 2017 – 57,095 miles
- 2016 – 48,508 miles
- 2015 – 37,137 miles
- 2014 – 27,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,541 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close too cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened x2 modified to lower van
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,541 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,541 miles
- Test number
- 472590850422
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,248 miles (+2,697)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 120,248 miles
- Test number
- 813689789388
- MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass117,551 miles (+7,060)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 117,551 miles
- Test number
- 231943613169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,491 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 110,491 miles
- Test number
- 924942066833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,488 miles (+7,911)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,488 miles
- Test number
- 629541331796
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust system insecure FRONT FLEX MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,577 miles (+9,681)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 102,577 miles
- Test number
- 734136552738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,896 miles (+9,556)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,896 miles
- Test number
- 759866732861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,340 miles (+8,555)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 83,340 miles
- Test number
- 205110264232
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,785 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 74,785 miles
- Test number
- 929568553446
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine only revs to 2000rpm equipment fails to get readings
- AdvisoryMarks on plastic wheel arch liners indicating possible contact! However no contact detected during test
- AdvisoryVehicle has had it's suspension lowered almost to the point where it will be untestable using MoT equipment.
Fail74,785 miles (+10,122)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,785 miles
- Test number
- 506890710275
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine only revs to 2000rpm equipment fails to get readings
- AdvisoryMarks on plastic wheel arch liners indicating possible contact! However no contact detected during test
- AdvisoryVehicle has had it's suspension lowered almost to the point where it will be untestable using MoT equipment.
Pass64,663 miles (+32)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 64,663 miles
- Test number
- 189480770190
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close too cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened x2 modified to lower van (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail64,631 miles (+7,536)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,631 miles
- Test number
- 199666939305
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 close too cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened x2 modified to lower van (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass57,095 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 57,095 miles
- Test number
- 874391729642
- AdvisoryVehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.
Fail57,095 miles (+8,587)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,095 miles
- Test number
- 387759437854
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryVehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK.
Pass48,508 miles (+11,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 48,508 miles
- Test number
- 998091972297
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades smear.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass37,137 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 37,137 miles
- Test number
- 788483434247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail37,137 miles (+9,764)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,137 miles
- Test number
- 754757462616
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,373 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 27,373 miles
- Test number
- 708155094225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about L5 VBW
- Does L5 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VBW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 VBW?
- The MOT on L5 VBW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 VBW done?
- L5 VBW was recorded at 122,541 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 8,078 miles a year.
- Has L5 VBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 VBW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 VBW 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 L5 VBW find?
- L5 VBW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside.
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