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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L70 WCSMOT history

L70 WCS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 211,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

L70 WCS silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
211,737 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 WCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 WCS was last recorded at 211,737 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 9,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,624 miles · 6 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
9,113 miles
Average per year
15,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 211,737 miles
  • 2021 – 202,624 miles
  • 2020 – 186,890 miles
  • 2019 – 161,583 miles
  • 2018 – 149,553 miles
  • 2017 – 134,140 miles
  • 2016 – 121,164 miles
  • 2015 – 97,399 miles
  • 2014 – 75,997 miles
  • 2013 – 53,110 miles
  • 2012 – 36,188 miles
  • 2011 – 25,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,737 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Wiper Split At End But Still Clearing Screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,737 miles (+9,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    211,737 miles
    Test number
    802533579680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass202,624 miles (+15,734)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    202,624 miles
    Test number
    246795847785
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,890 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,890 miles
    Test number
    815180397826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,966 miles (+1,291)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,966 miles
    Test number
    614211534232
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open rear loading doors

  5. Fail184,675 miles (+23,092)8 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,675 miles
    Test number
    945808156501
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryUnable to open rear doors

  6. Pass161,583 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,583 miles
    Test number
    219048831873
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail161,583 miles (+12,030)4 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,583 miles
    Test number
    476166500652
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass149,553 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,553 miles
    Test number
    549511776911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Bald On Edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper Split At End But Still Clearing Screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  9. Fail149,553 miles (+15,413)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,553 miles
    Test number
    741722594384
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Bald On Edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wiper Split At End But Still Clearing Screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw In Tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass134,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,140 miles
    Test number
    935480594041
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail134,140 miles (+12,976)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,140 miles
    Test number
    892546348773
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass121,164 miles (+23,765)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,164 miles
    Test number
    144860138157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,399 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    288338905167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Fail97,398 miles (+21,401)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    797777405100
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass75,997 miles (+22,887)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    676572024188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,110 miles (+16,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    275160723469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    627740012179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail36,188 miles (+10,189)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,188 miles
    Test number
    786859402180
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass25,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,999 miles
    Test number
    845840911134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,999 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,999 miles
    Test number
    697610611104
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L70 WCS

Does L70 WCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 WCS expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 WCS?
The MOT on L70 WCS expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 WCS done?
L70 WCS was recorded at 211,737 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 15,940 miles a year.
Has L70 WCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 WCS has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L70 WCS 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 L70 WCS find?
L70 WCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: offside front fluid leak, but not excessive.

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