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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LP08 USMMOT history

LP08 USM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 215,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

LP08 USM blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
215,732 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 USM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 USM was last recorded at 215,732 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 3,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,420 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,312 miles
Average per year
12,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,732 miles
  • 2024 – 212,420 miles
  • 2023 – 202,062 miles
  • 2022 – 194,894 miles
  • 2021 – 176,594 miles
  • 2020 – 168,128 miles
  • 2019 – 161,230 miles
  • 2018 – 152,016 miles
  • 2017 – 143,346 miles
  • 2016 – 131,533 miles
  • 2015 – 118,899 miles
  • 2014 – 105,543 miles
  • 2013 – 94,851 miles
  • 2012 – 67,627 miles
  • 2011 – 39,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,732 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,732 miles (+3,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    215,732 miles
    Test number
    222375677744
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass212,420 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    212,420 miles
    Test number
    390374980267
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail212,417 miles (+10,355)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,417 miles
    Test number
    850610419039
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass202,062 miles (+7,168)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    202,062 miles
    Test number
    788581468371
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass194,894 miles (+102)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    194,894 miles
    Test number
    404203140905
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  6. Fail194,792 miles (+18,198)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,792 miles
    Test number
    640188270251
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Pass176,594 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,594 miles
    Test number
    960434322380
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail176,594 miles (+8,466)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,594 miles
    Test number
    840650930975
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover insecure (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pin worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass168,128 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,128 miles
    Test number
    828292506875
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Fail168,127 miles (+6,897)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,127 miles
    Test number
    750457744281
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  11. Pass161,230 miles (+9,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,230 miles
    Test number
    314513253063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass152,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,016 miles
    Test number
    986439071089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,014 miles (+8,668)1 dangerous8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    544906507734
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass143,346 miles (+11,813)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    258606173181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,533 miles (+12,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    661427557579
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass118,899 miles (+13,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    195382425209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass105,543 miles (+10,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    515737744281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass94,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    227855953266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,851 miles (+27,224)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    648935553235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,627 miles (+27,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,627 miles
    Test number
    307083102457
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass39,825 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    858076401209
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front and rear discs

Questions about LP08 USM

Does LP08 USM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 USM expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 USM?
The MOT on LP08 USM expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 USM done?
LP08 USM was recorded at 215,732 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 12,485 miles a year.
Has LP08 USM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 USM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 USM 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 LP08 USM find?
LP08 USM passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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