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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S23 TLWMOT history

S23 TLW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 205,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S23 TLW silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,575 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TLW was last recorded at 205,575 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,978 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
10,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,575 miles
  • 2025 – 204,978 miles
  • 2024 – 202,618 miles
  • 2023 – 200,248 miles
  • 2022 – 197,111 miles
  • 2021 – 193,926 miles
  • 2019 – 185,013 miles
  • 2018 – 174,064 miles
  • 2017 – 130,970 miles
  • 2016 – 107,313 miles
  • 2015 – 100,441 miles
  • 2014 – 84,316 miles
  • 2013 – 63,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Gearbox has an oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,575 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,575 miles
    Test number
    224078774263
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail205,569 miles (+591)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,569 miles
    Test number
    418479996175
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,978 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,978 miles
    Test number
    346661996518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail204,974 miles (+2,356)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,974 miles
    Test number
    418140110594
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,618 miles (+2,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    202,618 miles
    Test number
    132076628652
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass200,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    200,248 miles
    Test number
    842564228902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail200,245 miles (+3,134)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,245 miles
    Test number
    155234234380
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass197,111 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    197,111 miles
    Test number
    832940047241
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass193,926 miles (+8,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    193,926 miles
    Test number
    610150746118
    • 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))

  10. Pass185,013 miles (+10,949)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,013 miles
    Test number
    101525119308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass174,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    174,064 miles
    Test number
    388473779639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,064 miles (+43,094)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,064 miles
    Test number
    586063748960
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass130,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    541160860564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail130,970 miles (+23,657)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    879286942315
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass107,313 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,313 miles
    Test number
    673356120791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,132 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    790886695602
    • AdvisoryGearbox has an oil leak

  17. Fail107,074 miles (+6,633)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,074 miles
    Test number
    199238464257
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryGearbox has an oil leak

  18. Pass100,441 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,441 miles
    Test number
    109674075177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  19. Fail100,940 miles (+16,624)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,940 miles
    Test number
    325694375170
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  20. Pass84,316 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,316 miles
    Test number
    397921094048
    • NoteRear silencer welded joint heavily corroded

  21. Fail84,316 miles (+21,167)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,316 miles
    Test number
    199681694472
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear silencer welded joint heavily corroded

  22. Pass63,149 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    449281483058
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

Questions about S23 TLW

Does S23 TLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 TLW is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 TLW?
The MOT on S23 TLW is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 TLW done?
S23 TLW was recorded at 205,575 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 10,497 miles a year.
Has S23 TLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TLW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 TLW 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 S23 TLW find?
S23 TLW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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