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Volkswagen Caddy

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

Y23 LONMOT history

Y23 LON is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 19 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 235,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

Y23 LON silver Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
235,587 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 LON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 LON was last recorded at 235,587 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,591 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,996 miles
Average per year
10,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,587 miles
  • 2025 – 231,591 miles
  • 2024 – 208,992 miles
  • 2023 – 186,727 miles
  • 2022 – 160,444 miles
  • 2021 – 149,668 miles
  • 2020 – 141,564 miles
  • 2017 – 132,755 miles
  • 2016 – 121,708 miles
  • 2015 – 113,086 miles
  • 2014 – 97,535 miles
  • 2013 – 95,266 miles
  • 2012 – 92,969 miles
  • 2011 – 87,289 miles
  • 2010 – 74,247 miles
  • 2009 – 66,037 miles
  • 2008 – 50,456 miles
  • 2007 – 34,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,587 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBody corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • All Suspension lowered

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,587 miles (+3,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    235,587 miles
    Test number
    207990922860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded

  2. Pass231,591 miles (+22,599)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    231,591 miles
    Test number
    618783354838
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort only just met
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass208,992 miles (+22,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    208,992 miles
    Test number
    303458363205
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass186,727 miles (+26,283)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    186,727 miles
    Test number
    158372622147
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,444 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,444 miles
    Test number
    940635319655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,434 miles (+10,766)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    882894853528
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass149,668 miles1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,668 miles
    Test number
    426323608868
    • DangerousAll Suspension lowered
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail149,668 miles (+8,104)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,668 miles
    Test number
    941699183963
    • DangerousAll Suspension lowered
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,564 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,564 miles
    Test number
    314705672988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,558 miles (+8,803)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,558 miles
    Test number
    664486355379
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass132,755 miles (+11,047)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    132,755 miles
    Test number
    969156006244
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass121,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    734107199252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have been fowling rear arches but not at time of test

  13. Fail121,708 miles (+65)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,708 miles
    Test number
    928476990242
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure under vehicle and bulkhead area (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective coil over (2.5.A.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have been fowling rear arches but not at time of test

  14. Fail121,643 miles (+8,557)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    787183994442
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indactor (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure axle hanger (2.4.B.7b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed repair pipe cable tied to heatshield (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass113,086 miles (+15,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    959838259701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear section missing

  16. Pass97,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    559278584238
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail97,535 miles (+2,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    257491784287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass95,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    978676163258
    • NoteThe vechle was presented at first test with alloy wheels and failed due to cut in nearside front tyre and it was re-presented for retest with 4 steel rim wheels and tyres

  19. Fail95,266 miles (+2,297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    666456763238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass92,969 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,969 miles
    Test number
    829895762273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,968 miles (+5,679)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    379473362431
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass87,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    375211931273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    948141531215
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass74,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    912731030242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,241 miles (+8,204)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    314071530444
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass66,037 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    580817819278
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear on inner edges

  27. Fail66,037 miles (+15,581)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    931727019214
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight wear on inner edges

  28. Pass50,456 miles (+15,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    483964728249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,700 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    230190427257
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres down to 2mm recommend replacment

  30. Fail34,700 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    413360927232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyres down to 2mm recommend replacment

Questions about Y23 LON

Does Y23 LON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 LON is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 LON?
The MOT on Y23 LON is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 LON done?
Y23 LON was recorded at 235,587 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 10,553 miles a year.
Has Y23 LON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 LON has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y23 LON 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 Y23 LON find?
Y23 LON passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; body corroded.

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