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Volkswagen Caddy

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS55 BWMMOT history

LS55 BWM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2024.

LS55 BWM silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
176,052 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BWM
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
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS55 BWM was last recorded at 176,052 miles on 19 Jan 2024, 2,561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,491 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,561 miles
Average per year
9,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,052 miles
  • 2023 – 173,491 miles
  • 2022 – 167,123 miles
  • 2021 – 154,949 miles
  • 2020 – 143,433 miles
  • 2018 – 130,697 miles
  • 2017 – 120,144 miles
  • 2016 – 102,347 miles
  • 2015 – 95,323 miles
  • 2014 – 85,833 miles
  • 2013 – 77,678 miles
  • 2012 – 66,818 miles
  • 2011 – 64,009 miles
  • 2010 – 55,707 miles
  • 2009 – 45,200 miles
  • 2008 – 29,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,052 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spit open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryBoth rear links have play

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,052 miles (+2,561)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,052 miles
    Test number
    704122206125
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spit open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear links have play

  2. Pass173,491 miles (+6,368)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,491 miles
    Test number
    602234411544
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,123 miles (+41)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,123 miles
    Test number
    268969463168
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail167,082 miles (+12,133)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,082 miles
    Test number
    780348415677
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass154,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,949 miles
    Test number
    662125176859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,949 miles (+11,516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,949 miles
    Test number
    675842821416
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,433 miles (+12,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,433 miles
    Test number
    586693940323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,697 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,697 miles
    Test number
    520973789318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,695 miles (+10,551)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,695 miles
    Test number
    630700447276
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,144 miles (+17,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    651663840304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn down on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll bar bushes worn

  11. Pass102,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    307834170067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,347 miles (+7,024)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,347 miles
    Test number
    912638813210
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass95,323 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    474115603159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split

  14. Fail95,323 miles (+9,490)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    781038311356
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split

  15. Pass85,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    396865224324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail85,833 miles (+8,155)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    667935524300
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    566255213375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,677 miles (+10,859)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    315165013364
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass66,818 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,818 miles
    Test number
    468095822314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,815 miles (+2,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,815 miles
    Test number
    789044122359
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass64,009 miles (+8,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,009 miles
    Test number
    568442421370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,707 miles (+10,507)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    690851320354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,200 miles (+15,339)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,200 miles
    Test number
    181923719364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,861 miles
    Test number
    494875328417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BWM

Does LS55 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 BWM expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BWM?
The MOT on LS55 BWM expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 BWM done?
LS55 BWM was recorded at 176,052 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2024, an average of 9,642 miles a year.
Has LS55 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BWM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 BWM 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 LS55 BWM find?
LS55 BWM failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner cords; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split open; offside front brake hose excessively damaged split showing inner cords, and 5 more.

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