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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

S18 DESMOT history

S18 DES is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 22 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

S18 DES blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,312 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DES was last recorded at 173,312 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,312 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
16,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,312 miles
  • 2025 – 163,096 miles
  • 2024 – 159,008 miles
  • 2023 – 150,504 miles
  • 2022 – 147,870 miles
  • 2021 – 137,541 miles
  • 2020 – 123,020 miles
  • 2019 – 108,314 miles
  • 2018 – 48,088 miles
  • 2017 – 22,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,312 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,312 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,312 miles
    Test number
    290887540232
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,312 miles (+10,216)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,312 miles
    Test number
    340536069237
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 94wxl (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,096 miles
    Test number
    189440129051
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail163,096 miles (+4,088)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,096 miles
    Test number
    148094014892
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass159,008 miles (+8,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,008 miles
    Test number
    822819316491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass150,504 miles (+2,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,504 miles
    Test number
    822031265034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass147,870 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,870 miles
    Test number
    507400379131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,860 miles (+872)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,860 miles
    Test number
    460339467772
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,988 miles (+5,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,988 miles
    Test number
    969116946056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass141,287 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    704720440345
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail141,286 miles (+3,745)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,286 miles
    Test number
    942512356906
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,541 miles (+6,807)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,541 miles
    Test number
    185596930026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    280554415620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail130,734 miles (+4,276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    962704751490
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass126,458 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,458 miles
    Test number
    153490088624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass123,910 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,910 miles
    Test number
    519635409910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,020 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,020 miles
    Test number
    603792461509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,785 miles (+13,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,785 miles
    Test number
    805882780822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,314 miles (+20,918)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    175522230809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,396 miles (+39,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,396 miles
    Test number
    477661935671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,088 miles (+25,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    792946464388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    421385339309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 DES

Does S18 DES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 DES is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 DES?
The MOT on S18 DES is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 DES done?
S18 DES was recorded at 173,312 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 16,649 miles a year.
Has S18 DES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DES has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 DES 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 S18 DES find?
S18 DES passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp insecure; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge + perished, and 1 more.

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