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White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LS57 DFJMOT history

LS57 DFJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2024.

LS57 DFJ white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2025
Mileage
206,018 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 DFJ was last recorded at 206,018 miles on 19 Oct 2024, 6,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,441 miles · 16 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,577 miles
Average per year
9,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 206,018 miles
  • 2022 – 192,727 miles
  • 2021 – 187,380 miles
  • 2019 – 171,590 miles
  • 2018 – 159,333 miles
  • 2017 – 148,385 miles
  • 2016 – 130,229 miles
  • 2015 – 119,364 miles
  • 2014 – 107,669 miles
  • 2013 – 94,108 miles
  • 2012 – 74,293 miles
  • 2011 – 71,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    206,018 miles
    Test number
    961328350939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail206,018 miles (+6,577)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,018 miles
    Test number
    933066707300
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass199,441 miles (+6,714)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    199,441 miles
    Test number
    325240576923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass192,727 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    192,727 miles
    Test number
    724354926781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail192,727 miles (+5,347)1 dangerous2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,727 miles
    Test number
    237117665310
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,380 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,380 miles
    Test number
    557584287559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,306 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,306 miles
    Test number
    418034779652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail182,304 miles (+10,714)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,304 miles
    Test number
    666063502558
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass171,590 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,590 miles
    Test number
    968313001195
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail171,589 miles (+12,256)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,589 miles
    Test number
    854020253146
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass159,333 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,333 miles
    Test number
    521798372761
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail159,333 miles (+10,948)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,333 miles
    Test number
    851090193673
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass148,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,385 miles
    Test number
    251997019508
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail148,385 miles (+18,156)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,385 miles
    Test number
    375378123285
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass130,229 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,229 miles
    Test number
    574257013352
    • AdvisoryNSF + OSF + OSR tyres slightly misshaped in tread

  16. Fail130,228 miles (+10,864)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,228 miles
    Test number
    355392630860
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working NS + OS (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSR inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNSF + OSF + OSR tyres slightly misshaped in tread

  17. Pass119,364 miles (+11,695)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    236188345475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,669 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    178401764132
    • 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)

  19. Fail107,648 miles (+13,540)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    245248754443
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass94,108 miles (+374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,108 miles
    Test number
    848355903139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail93,734 miles (+19,441)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,734 miles
    Test number
    456404093001
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass74,293 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,293 miles
    Test number
    319391642008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,279 miles (+2,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,279 miles
    Test number
    389210842069
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass71,699 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    289684311015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wheel rim damaged & tyre cut

Questions about LS57 DFJ

Does LS57 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 DFJ expired on 18 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 DFJ?
The MOT on LS57 DFJ expired on 18 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 DFJ done?
LS57 DFJ was recorded at 206,018 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2024, an average of 9,759 miles a year.
Has LS57 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 DFJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 DFJ 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 LS57 DFJ find?
LS57 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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