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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,698 cc

LT12 XCUMOT history

LT12 XCU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 195,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LT12 XCU grey Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
195,730 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 XCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,698 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT12 XCU was last recorded at 195,730 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 11,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,920 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,810 miles
Average per year
13,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,730 miles
  • 2025 – 183,920 miles
  • 2024 – 168,148 miles
  • 2023 – 158,865 miles
  • 2022 – 149,131 miles
  • 2021 – 139,792 miles
  • 2020 – 129,489 miles
  • 2019 – 110,057 miles
  • 2018 – 96,014 miles
  • 2017 – 80,299 miles
  • 2016 – 61,882 miles
  • 2015 – 47,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,730 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to smoke and smell of fumes inside vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,730 miles (+11,810)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,730 miles
    Test number
    721420242329
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to smoke and smell of fumes inside vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels binding (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass183,920 miles (+15,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    183,920 miles
    Test number
    146757951902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,148 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,148 miles
    Test number
    878312974524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,143 miles (+9,278)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,143 miles
    Test number
    581205491834
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel Binding Restricted Movement
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,865 miles (+9,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,865 miles
    Test number
    333745989384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,131 miles (+9,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,131 miles
    Test number
    217894218482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass139,792 miles (+10,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,792 miles
    Test number
    644705941141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,489 miles (+19,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,489 miles
    Test number
    529107864310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass110,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,057 miles
    Test number
    222659475365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail110,037 miles (+14,023)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,037 miles
    Test number
    823109928811
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative stuck on (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass96,014 miles (+15,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,014 miles
    Test number
    934067413261
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  12. Pass80,299 miles (+18,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    858958715255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 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)

  13. Pass61,882 miles (+14,315)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,882 miles
    Test number
    368962176244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,567 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    247506345125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass47,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    468366445156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 XCU

Does LT12 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 XCU is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT12 XCU?
The MOT on LT12 XCU is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 XCU done?
LT12 XCU was recorded at 195,730 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 13,006 miles a year.
Has LT12 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 XCU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LT12 XCU 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 LT12 XCU find?
LT12 XCU failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed emissions not tested due to smoke and smell of fumes inside vehicle; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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