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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L8 FTWMOT history

L8 FTW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 225,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L8 FTW silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
225,733 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FTW was last recorded at 225,733 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,082 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
14,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,733 miles
  • 2025 – 219,082 miles
  • 2024 – 207,130 miles
  • 2023 – 188,076 miles
  • 2021 – 185,048 miles
  • 2020 – 183,433 miles
  • 2019 – 178,342 miles
  • 2018 – 163,827 miles
  • 2017 – 128,831 miles
  • 2016 – 99,158 miles
  • 2015 – 70,083 miles
  • 2014 – 47,007 miles
  • 2013 – 31,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,733 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,733 miles (+6,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    225,733 miles
    Test number
    348181631025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox casing corroded
  2. Pass219,082 miles (+11,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    219,082 miles
    Test number
    391742151203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox casing corroded
  3. Pass207,130 miles (+19,054)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    207,130 miles
    Test number
    923177070565
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass188,076 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,076 miles
    Test number
    934110390419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,048 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,048 miles
    Test number
    137163491470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,433 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,433 miles
    Test number
    994455059767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,342 miles (+14,515)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,342 miles
    Test number
    325059488408
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass163,827 miles (+34,996)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    163,827 miles
    Test number
    264117975585
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass128,831 miles (+29,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,831 miles
    Test number
    672455728275
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass99,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    188419762675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,158 miles (+29,075)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    327717714993
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  12. Pass70,083 miles (+23,076)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    768303805220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    768836204240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,007 miles (+15,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,007 miles
    Test number
    525745804219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass31,717 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,717 miles
    Test number
    127181713243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,608 miles
    Test number
    309119573066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FTW

Does L8 FTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FTW is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FTW?
The MOT on L8 FTW is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FTW done?
L8 FTW was recorded at 225,733 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 14,943 miles a year.
Has L8 FTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FTW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L8 FTW 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 L8 FTW find?
L8 FTW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; exhaust backbox casing corroded.

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