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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LR54 EFJMOT history

LR54 EFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

LR54 EFJ black Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
156,448 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 EFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 EFJ was last recorded at 156,448 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 1,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,063 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,385 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,448 miles
  • 2024 – 155,063 miles
  • 2023 – 147,763 miles
  • 2022 – 147,448 miles
  • 2021 – 147,427 miles
  • 2020 – 140,475 miles
  • 2019 – 128,673 miles
  • 2018 – 121,195 miles
  • 2017 – 111,447 miles
  • 2016 – 98,159 miles
  • 2015 – 83,511 miles
  • 2014 – 73,105 miles
  • 2013 – 64,173 miles
  • 2012 – 54,770 miles
  • 2011 – 47,943 miles
  • 2010 – 38,097 miles
  • 2009 – 36,718 miles
  • 2008 – 29,701 miles
  • 2007 – 22,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,448 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,448 miles (+1,385)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,448 miles
    Test number
    145781234313
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass155,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    891007402005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,063 miles (+7,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    422944657618
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREEN-WASH (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,763 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    563613081605
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail147,761 miles (+313)1 dangerous15 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,761 miles
    Test number
    898384502438
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disks corroded
    • AdvisoryE.M.L LIGHT ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass147,448 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,448 miles
    Test number
    549239716123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,427 miles (+6,952)1 dangerous15 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,427 miles
    Test number
    251446063467
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE/M/L illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass140,475 miles (+11,802)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,475 miles
    Test number
    968235887273
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion but ok

  9. Pass128,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    864822982597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,673 miles (+7,478)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,673 miles
    Test number
    272372742008
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads wearing unevenly inner all most metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass121,195 miles (+157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,195 miles
    Test number
    946325491812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush

  12. Fail121,038 miles (+9,591)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,038 miles
    Test number
    613763927037
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link-rod boot (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in n/s/r anti-roll bar d bush

  13. Pass111,447 miles (+13,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,447 miles
    Test number
    578441580956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,159 miles (+14,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,159 miles
    Test number
    734337641082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass83,511 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,511 miles
    Test number
    158681775426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    447085564016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,105 miles (+8,932)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    575445764078
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass64,173 miles (+9,403)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    119980163473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass54,770 miles (+6,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,770 miles
    Test number
    536329452030
    • NoteAir bag light on

  20. Pass47,943 miles (+117)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    556896771019
    • DangerousAir bag light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,826 miles (+9,729)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,826 miles
    Test number
    218769961032
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousAir bag light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,097 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    444333560068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,718 miles (+7,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    670348069276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,701 miles (+7,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,701 miles
    Test number
    344274328438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass22,129 miles11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    673589347253
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

Questions about LR54 EFJ

Does LR54 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 EFJ expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 EFJ?
The MOT on LR54 EFJ expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 EFJ done?
LR54 EFJ was recorded at 156,448 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has LR54 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 EFJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 EFJ 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 LR54 EFJ find?
LR54 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coolant leak, and 1 more.

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