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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,595 cc

LU53 LCSMOT history

LU53 LCS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 18 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 260,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

LU53 LCS grey Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
260,377 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 LCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 LCS was last recorded at 260,377 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,389 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,988 miles
Average per year
18,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,377 miles
  • 2025 – 255,389 miles
  • 2024 – 250,296 miles
  • 2023 – 242,766 miles
  • 2022 – 223,390 miles
  • 2021 – 202,240 miles
  • 2020 – 188,477 miles
  • 2019 – 168,681 miles
  • 2018 – 144,274 miles
  • 2017 – 107,062 miles
  • 2016 – 77,984 miles
  • 2015 – 38,189 miles
  • 2014 – 22,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,377 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front shock absorber has play within the strut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,377 miles (+4,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    260,377 miles
    Test number
    954841376168
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass255,389 miles (+5,093)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    255,389 miles
    Test number
    820669380796
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass250,296 miles (+7,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    250,296 miles
    Test number
    354223629318
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Low On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass242,766 miles (+6,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    242,766 miles
    Test number
    726976813874
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass236,129 miles (+12,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    236,129 miles
    Test number
    109550946072
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass223,390 miles (+11,950)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    223,390 miles
    Test number
    448304847617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass211,440 miles (+9,200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    211,440 miles
    Test number
    351164766472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass202,240 miles (+5,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    202,240 miles
    Test number
    577179640545
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front registration plate slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass196,959 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    196,959 miles
    Test number
    589948126619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,477 miles (+835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    188,477 miles
    Test number
    383120975583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass187,642 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    187,642 miles
    Test number
    637089468070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail187,632 miles (+18,951)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,632 miles
    Test number
    809208745023
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass168,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    168,681 miles
    Test number
    951268551282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail168,680 miles (+24,406)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,680 miles
    Test number
    487216874861
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass144,274 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    504332498561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has play within the strut
  16. Fail144,094 miles (+9,149)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,094 miles
    Test number
    919841802145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has play within the strut
  17. Pass134,945 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,945 miles
    Test number
    438389821624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,944 miles (+27,882)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,944 miles
    Test number
    107328157235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass107,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    809078374651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,062 miles (+29,078)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,062 miles
    Test number
    220760896330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  21. Pass77,984 miles (+39,795)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,984 miles
    Test number
    631387137661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,189 miles (+16,060)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    757611155017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    22,129 miles
    Test number
    686432454066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 LCS

Does LU53 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 LCS is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 LCS?
The MOT on LU53 LCS is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 LCS done?
LU53 LCS was recorded at 260,377 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 18,988 miles a year.
Has LU53 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 LCS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LU53 LCS 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 LU53 LCS find?
LU53 LCS passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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