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Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

W5 LFXMOT history

W5 LFX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 19 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

W5 LFX silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,562 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 LFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
19 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 LFX was last recorded at 96,562 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 14,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,302 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,260 miles
Average per year
9,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,562 miles
  • 2025 – 82,302 miles
  • 2024 – 65,492 miles
  • 2023 – 49,163 miles
  • 2022 – 36,839 miles
  • 2021 – 33,342 miles
  • 2020 – 27,771 miles
  • 2018 – 20,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,562 miles (+14,260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,562 miles
    Test number
    560468370728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    943181899145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail82,302 miles (+360)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    763306225268
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail81,942 miles (+16,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    704624284506
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  5. Pass65,492 miles (+16,329)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    976267321580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,163 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,163 miles
    Test number
    711080574807
    • 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))
  7. Fail48,870 miles (+12,031)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    205650926092
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
  8. Pass36,839 miles (+3,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,839 miles
    Test number
    860820427467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass33,342 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,342 miles
    Test number
    123799966772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,771 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    775836350792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,036 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    236559573904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,569 miles
    Test number
    900139060482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 LFX

Does W5 LFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LFX is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 LFX?
The MOT on W5 LFX is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 LFX done?
W5 LFX was recorded at 96,562 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 9,959 miles a year.
Has W5 LFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 LFX has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 LFX 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 W5 LFX find?
W5 LFX passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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