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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L101 BLJMOT history

L101 BLJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 357,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
357,288 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L101 BLJ was last recorded at 357,288 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 28,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
328,846 miles · 15 Feb 2011
Between the last two tests
28,442 miles
Average per year
3,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 357,288 miles
  • 2011 – 328,846 miles
  • 2010 – 325,038 miles
  • 2008 – 320,265 miles
  • 2007 – 314,408 miles
  • 2006 – 302,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass357,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass357,288 miles (+28,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    357,288 miles
    Test number
    580917888376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass328,846 miles (+4)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    328,846 miles
    Test number
    256346741048
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint boots split
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre
    • NoteRear bumper cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch area
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteStonechip in zone B of windscreen smaller then 40mm diameter

  3. Fail328,842 miles (+3,804)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,842 miles
    Test number
    359705341003
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint boots split
    • NoteNail in N/S/R tyre
    • NoteRear bumper cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch area
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate
    • NoteStonechip in zone B of windscreen smaller then 40mm diameter

  4. Pass325,038 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    325,038 miles
    Test number
    370251650038
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteRear bumper damaged
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen

  5. Fail325,038 miles (+4,773)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,038 miles
    Test number
    802926710092
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s/r wheel arch
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s mirror cracked
    • NoteRear bumper cracked
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteStonechip in windscreen

  6. Pass320,265 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    320,265 miles
    Test number
    961885728343
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s/f lower shock absorber

  7. Fail320,265 miles (+5,857)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    320,265 miles
    Test number
    374494128323
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to rear bumper
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s/f lower shock absorber

  8. Pass314,408 miles (+12,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    314,408 miles
    Test number
    381756597270
    • NoteN/S/Front tyer close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalnces

  9. Pass302,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    302,181 miles
    Test number
    630732176296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail302,181 miles3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,181 miles
    Test number
    192928666229
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s sill corroded

Questions about L101 BLJ

Does L101 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L101 BLJ expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L101 BLJ?
The MOT on L101 BLJ expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L101 BLJ done?
L101 BLJ was recorded at 357,288 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 3,339 miles a year.
Has L101 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 BLJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on L101 BLJ 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 L101 BLJ find?
L101 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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