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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LB54 BTFMOT history

LB54 BTF is a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
149,106 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BTF was last recorded at 149,106 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 8,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,244 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,862 miles
Average per year
7,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,106 miles
  • 2023 – 140,244 miles
  • 2022 – 137,951 miles
  • 2021 – 121,168 miles
  • 2020 – 119,349 miles
  • 2018 – 106,952 miles
  • 2017 – 94,089 miles
  • 2016 – 89,458 miles
  • 2015 – 79,814 miles
  • 2014 – 66,896 miles
  • 2013 – 62,247 miles
  • 2012 – 57,884 miles
  • 2011 – 47,112 miles
  • 2010 – 41,332 miles
  • 2009 – 34,129 miles
  • 2008 – 29,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,106 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,106 miles (+8,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    149,106 miles
    Test number
    760632824084
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass140,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,244 miles
    Test number
    311197810986
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp has temp repaire and has been wedged into place

  3. Fail140,234 miles (+2,283)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,234 miles
    Test number
    433363858814
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,951 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,951 miles
    Test number
    452120734651
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail137,950 miles (+16,782)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,950 miles
    Test number
    139052829434
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,168 miles
    Test number
    923179220207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail121,167 miles (+1,818)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    456295709845
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass119,349 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,349 miles
    Test number
    373582753272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,348 miles (+12,396)3 dangerous16 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,348 miles
    Test number
    840096912760
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested NO ENGINE OIL ! (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation pedal travel excessive (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seized (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp unit broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,952 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    715528843894
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror cover insecure/ Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover insecure/ Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail106,942 miles (+12,853)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    629044569449
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror cover insecure/ Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover insecure/ Damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    868228795869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,089 miles (+4,631)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    399729311851
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass89,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    841742862235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  15. Fail89,458 miles (+9,644)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    935569393897
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  16. Pass79,814 miles (+12,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,814 miles
    Test number
    813294460803
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass66,896 miles (+4,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    935522944313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass62,247 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    599594253342
    • NoteNearside front alloy wheel out of shape
    • NoteSevice spanner on dash
    • NoteStiff to turn wheels when vehicle jacked up

  19. Fail62,247 miles (+4,363)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    196343153328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteNearside front alloy wheel out of shape
    • NoteSevice spanner on dash
    • NoteStiff to turn wheels when vehicle jacked up

  20. Pass57,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,884 miles
    Test number
    308984032328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,874 miles (+6,502)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,874 miles
    Test number
    569564732326
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall
    • NoteO/s number plate deteriorated

  22. Pass51,372 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,372 miles
    Test number
    757317712077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass47,112 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    799002421028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,332 miles (+7,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,332 miles
    Test number
    113704610030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,129 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,129 miles
    Test number
    280507209090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,692 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    614795318060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  27. Pass29,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,692 miles
    Test number
    674745618093
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LB54 BTF

Does LB54 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BTF expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BTF?
The MOT on LB54 BTF expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BTF done?
LB54 BTF was recorded at 149,106 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 7,428 miles a year.
Has LB54 BTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BTF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 BTF 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 LB54 BTF find?
LB54 BTF passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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