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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 DVKMOT history

LS05 DVK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 224,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LS05 DVK silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
224,690 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DVK was last recorded at 224,690 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,658 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
8,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,690 miles
  • 2024 – 220,658 miles
  • 2023 – 205,560 miles
  • 2022 – 191,227 miles
  • 2021 – 181,578 miles
  • 2020 – 179,080 miles
  • 2019 – 175,865 miles
  • 2018 – 171,996 miles
  • 2017 – 168,295 miles
  • 2016 – 163,982 miles
  • 2015 – 159,689 miles
  • 2014 – 156,124 miles
  • 2013 – 145,734 miles
  • 2012 – 128,459 miles
  • 2011 – 113,675 miles
  • 2010 – 105,740 miles
  • 2009 – 96,685 miles
  • 2008 – 79,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,690 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,690 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    224,690 miles
    Test number
    381305993067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass220,658 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    220,658 miles
    Test number
    349948286537
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail220,657 miles (+15,097)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,657 miles
    Test number
    271002770125
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin no back box (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass205,560 miles (+14,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,560 miles
    Test number
    296139300311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass191,227 miles (+9,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    191,227 miles
    Test number
    633607827705
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass181,578 miles (+41)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,578 miles
    Test number
    334551798168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail181,537 miles (+2,457)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,537 miles
    Test number
    554868363044
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass179,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,080 miles
    Test number
    700778335064
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail179,080 miles (+3,215)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,080 miles
    Test number
    718587566630
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass175,865 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,865 miles
    Test number
    458363243598
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still provides some view to the rear, and view to the rear from interior mirror slightly obscured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light lit
  11. Fail175,865 miles (+3,869)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,865 miles
    Test number
    944517579841
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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 Front Seat belt anchorage loose as nearside seat belt stalk is mounted to the nearside seat, all seat mounts then become part of the seatbelt mountings. right hand rear seat mount insecure (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged still provides some view to the rear, and view to the rear from interior mirror slightly obscured (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light lit
  12. Pass171,996 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,996 miles
    Test number
    150605167898
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  13. Fail171,996 miles (+3,701)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,996 miles
    Test number
    287969773028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  14. Pass168,295 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    168,295 miles
    Test number
    473093152301
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both front wishbone rear mountings badly perished (2.4.F.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' central (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear has slight restricted movement and pads 2mm aprox
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower universal joint area (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in thick mud
  15. Fail168,293 miles (+4,311)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,293 miles
    Test number
    512952984791
    • FailureFront Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated both perished at shocker mounting (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush excess play (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened both front wishbone rear mountings badly perished (2.4.F.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' central (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear has slight restricted movement and pads 2mm aprox
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower universal joint area (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in thick mud
  16. Pass163,982 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    163,982 miles
    Test number
    727306158540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
  17. Fail163,980 miles (+4,291)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,980 miles
    Test number
    174170347389
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
  18. Pass159,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    159,689 miles
    Test number
    545447805350
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Fail159,689 miles (+3,565)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,689 miles
    Test number
    934837670348
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass156,124 miles (+34)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    156,124 miles
    Test number
    319335114329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear a/r/b bushes on rear axle worn
  21. Fail156,090 miles (+10,356)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,090 miles
    Test number
    316591714326
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureInner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear a/r/b bushes on rear axle worn
  22. Pass145,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    449985033171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  23. Fail145,734 miles (+17,275)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    308885433198
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  24. Pass128,459 miles (+14,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,459 miles
    Test number
    918716422176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  25. Pass113,675 miles (+7,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,675 miles
    Test number
    125100521191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  26. Pass105,740 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,740 miles
    Test number
    811894520147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  27. Fail105,738 miles (+9,053)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,738 miles
    Test number
    222001820474
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  28. Pass96,685 miles (+17,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    520318009125
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier has damage
  29. Pass79,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    284230928196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,670 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    500809418106
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LS05 DVK

Does LS05 DVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DVK is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DVK?
The MOT on LS05 DVK is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DVK done?
LS05 DVK was recorded at 224,690 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,239 miles a year.
Has LS05 DVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DVK has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS05 DVK 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 LS05 DVK find?
LS05 DVK passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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