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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

LO03 SAMMOT history

LO03 SAM is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

LO03 SAM white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
110,810 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO03 SAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO03 SAM was last recorded at 110,810 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,295 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,810 miles
  • 2025 – 109,295 miles
  • 2024 – 106,816 miles
  • 2023 – 103,406 miles
  • 2022 – 97,795 miles
  • 2021 – 90,268 miles
  • 2020 – 83,180 miles
  • 2019 – 76,796 miles
  • 2018 – 69,377 miles
  • 2017 – 59,301 miles
  • 2016 – 47,668 miles
  • 2015 – 38,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill damaged via side step
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tow bar corroded

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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • N/s/r tyre starting to look low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight scoring rear discs and rear pads look like they have got hot.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,810 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    799404349922
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill damaged via side step
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tow bar corroded

  2. Fail110,809 miles (+1,514)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    394002608891
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn + arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn + arm corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill damaged via side step
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Tow bar corroded

  3. Pass109,295 miles (+2,479)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,295 miles
    Test number
    739527237614
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,816 miles (+3,410)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    619838096046
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak above steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmission test would not register on the test. Engine temperature was 60 degrees, Opacity was 0.2 and RPM was 2640.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper and lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both upper and lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass103,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,406 miles
    Test number
    768419783461
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to look low
    • AdvisoryOil leak not excessive
    • AdvisorySlight scoring rear discs and rear pads look like they have got hot.

  6. Fail103,406 miles (+5,611)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,406 miles
    Test number
    607904214988
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to look low
    • AdvisoryOil leak not excessive
    • AdvisorySlight scoring rear discs and rear pads look like they have got hot.

  7. Pass97,795 miles (+7,527)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,795 miles
    Test number
    469779976286
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  8. Pass90,268 miles (+7,088)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,268 miles
    Test number
    898222157970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly damaged at outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is on legal minimum level, customer advised to have replaced immediately as a matter of urgency (245/45/18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding badly
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions so low that they do not register on test equipment

  9. Pass83,180 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    458586908548
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail83,179 miles (+6,383)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    725491650117
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass76,796 miles (+7,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    610643111447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,377 miles (+10,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,377 miles
    Test number
    566811988723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass59,301 miles (+11,633)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    416540397003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,668 miles (+8,795)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    437032951121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,873 miles
    Test number
    599876855026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,873 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,873 miles
    Test number
    715636355018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LO03 SAM

Does LO03 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO03 SAM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO03 SAM?
The MOT on LO03 SAM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO03 SAM done?
LO03 SAM was recorded at 110,810 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has LO03 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO03 SAM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO03 SAM 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 LO03 SAM find?
LO03 SAM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear sill damaged via side step; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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