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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

V6 BSLMOT history

V6 BSL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

V6 BSL blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,991 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BSL was last recorded at 133,991 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,622 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,369 miles
Average per year
6,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,991 miles
  • 2025 – 129,622 miles
  • 2024 – 125,929 miles
  • 2023 – 121,967 miles
  • 2022 – 116,965 miles
  • 2021 – 112,812 miles
  • 2020 – 109,242 miles
  • 2019 – 104,726 miles
  • 2018 – 100,347 miles
  • 2017 – 95,427 miles
  • 2016 – 91,645 miles
  • 2015 – 84,846 miles
  • 2014 – 77,053 miles
  • 2013 – 69,199 miles
  • 2012 – 60,694 miles
  • 2011 – 50,819 miles
  • 2010 – 42,624 miles
  • 2009 – 33,167 miles
  • 2008 – 24,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,991 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,991 miles (+4,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,991 miles
    Test number
    586556107588
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,622 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,622 miles
    Test number
    666040297000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,929 miles (+3,962)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,929 miles
    Test number
    858757226699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass121,967 miles (+5,002)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,967 miles
    Test number
    480129036977
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass116,965 miles (+4,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    746038439295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass112,812 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,812 miles
    Test number
    944342162238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass109,242 miles (+4,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    602021882683
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Pass104,726 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    257382529586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,670 miles (+4,323)5 major1 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,670 miles
    Test number
    659259714363
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn arb d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arb d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryAir intake pipes not secure, front bumper damaged.
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety catch sticky.
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes starting to perish/ separate.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryKey can be removed with engine running.
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryOsf disc back plate corroded.
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre valve split/ perishing.
    • AdvisoryRadiator not fully secure.
    • AdvisoryVarious light body damage.
  10. Pass100,347 miles (+4,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,347 miles
    Test number
    235337394137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass95,427 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,427 miles
    Test number
    573988894377
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate bulb dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail95,427 miles (+3,782)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,427 miles
    Test number
    637914011925
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside registration plate bulb dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass91,645 miles (+6,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    498841304014
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack end worn
  14. Pass84,846 miles (+7,793)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,846 miles
    Test number
    718063535000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass77,053 miles (+7,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    679665044090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass69,199 miles (+8,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,199 miles
    Test number
    297440453075
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  17. Pass60,694 miles (+9,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,694 miles
    Test number
    688006742029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass50,819 miles (+8,195)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    156103541006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,624 miles (+9,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    172488050034
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass33,167 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,167 miles
    Test number
    190889849411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,695 miles
    Test number
    451684248040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BSL

Does V6 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BSL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 BSL?
The MOT on V6 BSL is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BSL done?
V6 BSL was recorded at 133,991 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,100 miles a year.
Has V6 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BSL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on V6 BSL 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 V6 BSL find?
V6 BSL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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