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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

W5 SMUMOT history

W5 SMU is a black diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 1 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

W5 SMU black Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,588 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SMU was last recorded at 49,588 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 6,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,585 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,003 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,588 miles
  • 2025 – 43,585 miles
  • 2024 – 37,598 miles
  • 2023 – 32,196 miles
  • 2022 – 24,393 miles
  • 2021 – 18,784 miles
  • 2020 – 15,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    501281922149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail49,588 miles (+6,003)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,588 miles
    Test number
    823298077640
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass43,585 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,585 miles
    Test number
    672897154238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    512523905103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,598 miles (+5,402)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,598 miles
    Test number
    147286542799
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass32,196 miles (+7,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,196 miles
    Test number
    414902950691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass24,393 miles (+5,609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    24,393 miles
    Test number
    147183763198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,784 miles (+3,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    543434238543
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass15,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    15,151 miles
    Test number
    567158105899
    • AdvisoryRear shockers not working but NO signs of leakage

Questions about W5 SMU

Does W5 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SMU is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 SMU?
The MOT on W5 SMU is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SMU done?
W5 SMU was recorded at 49,588 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has W5 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SMU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 SMU 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 SMU find?
W5 SMU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush.

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