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Volkswagen Caddy

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V5 MSEMOT history

V5 MSE is a white diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

V5 MSE white Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
188,836 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MSE was last recorded at 188,836 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 9,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,969 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,867 miles
Average per year
15,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,836 miles
  • 2025 – 178,969 miles
  • 2024 – 162,808 miles
  • 2023 – 149,712 miles
  • 2022 – 132,674 miles
  • 2021 – 114,015 miles
  • 2020 – 94,475 miles
  • 2019 – 73,737 miles
  • 2018 – 54,521 miles
  • 2017 – 38,568 miles
  • 2015 – 28,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,836 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear underside corroding

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    188,836 miles
    Test number
    301416061675
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroding

  2. Fail188,834 miles (+9,865)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,834 miles
    Test number
    728542437657
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroding

  3. Pass178,969 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,969 miles
    Test number
    376186311509
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,959 miles (+16,151)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,959 miles
    Test number
    573884062926
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  5. Pass162,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,808 miles
    Test number
    816209811808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n s f and o s f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n s r and o s r on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play lower engine mount

  6. Fail162,808 miles (+13,096)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,808 miles
    Test number
    914938930459
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n s f and o s f (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n s r and o s r on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play lower engine mount

  7. Pass149,712 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,712 miles
    Test number
    672112457056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  8. Fail149,712 miles (+17,038)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,712 miles
    Test number
    323568157871
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded

  9. Pass132,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    593996248931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail132,674 miles (+18,659)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    500182588135
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    743006541950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail114,015 miles (+19,540)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    792152997317
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass94,475 miles (+20,738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    711149201767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,737 miles
    Test number
    115404731071
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear anti roll bar (d) bushes

  15. Fail73,737 miles (+19,216)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,737 miles
    Test number
    170475435891
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear anti roll bar (d) bushes

  16. Pass54,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    684934122539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,521 miles (+15,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    185430461554
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass38,568 miles (+10,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,568 miles
    Test number
    864194015176
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on innermost edge

  19. Pass28,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    248222152978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MSE

Does V5 MSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MSE is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MSE?
The MOT on V5 MSE is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 MSE done?
V5 MSE was recorded at 188,836 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 15,410 miles a year.
Has V5 MSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MSE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 MSE 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 MSE find?
V5 MSE passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, and 1 more.

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