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Purple · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 FWJMOT history

LR05 FWJ is a purple diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LR05 FWJ purple Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,381 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 FWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 FWJ was last recorded at 179,381 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 11,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,890 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,491 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,381 miles
  • 2025 – 167,890 miles
  • 2021 – 166,684 miles
  • 2020 – 158,310 miles
  • 2019 – 145,845 miles
  • 2018 – 137,369 miles
  • 2017 – 133,112 miles
  • 2016 – 131,524 miles
  • 2015 – 128,454 miles
  • 2014 – 120,519 miles
  • 2013 – 112,288 miles
  • 2012 – 103,852 miles
  • 2011 – 94,359 miles
  • 2010 – 85,189 miles
  • 2009 – 73,279 miles
  • 2008 – 63,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,381 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,381 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,381 miles
    Test number
    415699265539
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail179,370 miles (+11,480)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,370 miles
    Test number
    900938372959
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass167,890 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    695396466774
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,890 miles (+1,206)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    280796610517
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,684 miles (+8,374)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,684 miles
    Test number
    678071491867
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass158,310 miles (+12,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,310 miles
    Test number
    926816290704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,845 miles (+8,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,845 miles
    Test number
    348197497147
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower rear bushes (p bush) x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,369 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,369 miles
    Test number
    942204921795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,112 miles (+1,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,112 miles
    Test number
    370045778849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass131,524 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,524 miles
    Test number
    758371171574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,454 miles (+7,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,454 miles
    Test number
    445438525158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,519 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,519 miles
    Test number
    505718324153
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail120,503 miles (+8,215)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,503 miles
    Test number
    268636324176
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass112,288 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,288 miles
    Test number
    279205303120
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail112,288 miles (+8,436)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,288 miles
    Test number
    795585903140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    127799382057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,852 miles (+9,493)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    816359682079
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    267479381016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail94,359 miles (+9,170)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    199019681484
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass85,189 miles (+11,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    350173310137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,279 miles (+9,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    73,279 miles
    Test number
    524555489030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,843 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    261710738140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,839 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,839 miles
    Test number
    720709828197
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about LR05 FWJ

Does LR05 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 FWJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 FWJ?
The MOT on LR05 FWJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 FWJ done?
LR05 FWJ was recorded at 179,381 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has LR05 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 FWJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 FWJ 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 LR05 FWJ find?
LR05 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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