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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

V5 BDNMOT history

V5 BDN is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 7 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

V5 BDN white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,474 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BDN was last recorded at 165,474 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,041 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,433 miles
Average per year
9,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,474 miles
  • 2024 – 159,041 miles
  • 2023 – 150,181 miles
  • 2022 – 143,718 miles
  • 2020 – 135,315 miles
  • 2019 – 127,160 miles
  • 2018 – 119,393 miles
  • 2016 – 87,335 miles
  • 2015 – 68,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge [ on wear bands ] ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded
  • AdvisoryWashers weak may need attention soon

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 Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,474 miles
    Test number
    263677346781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge [ on wear bands ] ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers weak may need attention soon

  2. Fail165,474 miles (+6,433)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,474 miles
    Test number
    633796509583
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge [ on wear bands ] ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers weak may need attention soon

  3. Pass159,041 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,041 miles
    Test number
    652566531418
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail158,948 miles (+2,659)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,948 miles
    Test number
    753792249486
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass156,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,289 miles
    Test number
    594932768232
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail156,288 miles (+6,107)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,288 miles
    Test number
    181607035478
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass150,181 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,181 miles
    Test number
    413074458541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,036 miles (+6,318)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,036 miles
    Test number
    526348037257
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass143,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    734699668510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail143,718 miles (+8,403)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    107247649716
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,315 miles (+8,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,315 miles
    Test number
    810199382375
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass127,160 miles (+7,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,160 miles
    Test number
    930897895428
    • AdvisorySlight weep from n/s inner cv boot seal

  13. Pass119,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    285931782623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail119,393 miles (+11,826)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,393 miles
    Test number
    269614688642
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass107,567 miles (+535)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    706500420736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryLow emitter

  16. Fail107,032 miles (+19,697)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,032 miles
    Test number
    900663623959
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryLow emitter

  17. Pass87,335 miles (+17,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,335 miles
    Test number
    993435244672
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low for print out.

  18. Pass69,470 miles (+1,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,470 miles
    Test number
    540603474012
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail68,243 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    118239343628
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing Only one locking device fitted (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

Questions about V5 BDN

Does V5 BDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BDN is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 BDN?
The MOT on V5 BDN is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 BDN done?
V5 BDN was recorded at 165,474 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,816 miles a year.
Has V5 BDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BDN has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 BDN 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 V5 BDN find?
V5 BDN passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge [ on wear bands ] attention soon; rear exhaust outer casing corroded; washers weak may need attention soon.

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