
Volkswagen Caddy
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc
N5 HKLMOT history
N5 HKL is a green petrol Volkswagen Caddy first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,111 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 48,111 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 HKL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caddy
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 HKL was last recorded at 48,111 miles on 24 Jul 2024, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,100 miles · 17 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 1,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 48,111 miles
- 2023 – 46,475 miles
- 2022 – 45,847 miles
- 2021 – 45,252 miles
- 2020 – 44,520 miles
- 2019 – 43,917 miles
- 2018 – 43,419 miles
- 2017 – 42,442 miles
- 2016 – 41,354 miles
- 2015 – 39,971 miles
- 2014 – 37,976 miles
- 2013 – 35,575 miles
- 2012 – 32,541 miles
- 2011 – 30,343 miles
- 2010 – 28,699 miles
- 2009 – 26,877 miles
- 2008 – 24,438 miles
- 2007 – 20,703 miles
- 2006 – 20,007 miles
- 2005 – 17,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Shields limiting inspection
Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2023
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,111 miles (+11)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 48,111 miles
- Test number
- 280093276391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail48,100 miles (+1,625)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,100 miles
- Test number
- 748183825949
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass46,475 miles (+628)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 46,475 miles
- Test number
- 988561298099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass45,847 miles (+595)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 45,847 miles
- Test number
- 600305559632
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass45,252 miles (+732)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 45,252 miles
- Test number
- 363456871647
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy catalyst (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass44,520 miles (+603)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 44,520 miles
- Test number
- 115958078732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass43,917 miles (+498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 43,917 miles
- Test number
- 431343089742
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass43,419 miles (+977)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 43,419 miles
- Test number
- 710412907216
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryShields limiting inspection
Pass42,442 miles (+1,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 42,442 miles
- Test number
- 806270213357
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION
Pass41,354 miles (+1,383)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 41,354 miles
- Test number
- 814924665733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,971 miles (+1,995)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 39,971 miles
- Test number
- 489877435094
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,976 miles (+2,401)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 37,976 miles
- Test number
- 479218224010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteSteel brake pipes going ito and out of l\s\v showing signs of corrosion, not excessive.
Pass35,575 miles (+3,034)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,575 miles
- Test number
- 467877533033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass32,541 miles (+2,198)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 32,541 miles
- Test number
- 719157732039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,343 miles (+1,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 30,343 miles
- Test number
- 139946521435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,699 miles (+1,822)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 28,699 miles
- Test number
- 403746740009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass26,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 26,877 miles
- Test number
- 591113129082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,877 miles (+2,439)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,877 miles
- Test number
- 290653329081
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass24,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 24,438 miles
- Test number
- 460526238075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,435 miles (+3,732)5 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,435 miles
- Test number
- 124846838457
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- NoteAdvise corrosion has started on exhaust system
Pass20,703 miles (+696)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 20,703 miles
- Test number
- 494416337090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,007 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 20,007 miles
- Test number
- 301060936176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 17,984 miles
- Test number
- 484385885166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 HKL
- Does N5 HKL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N5 HKL expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N5 HKL?
- The MOT on N5 HKL expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N5 HKL done?
- N5 HKL was recorded at 48,111 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2024, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
- Has N5 HKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 HKL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on N5 HKL 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 N5 HKL find?
- N5 HKL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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