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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L102 RFGMOT history

L102 RFG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L102 RFG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
188,124 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L102 RFG
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
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L102 RFG was last recorded at 188,124 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2006: 94,523 miles, lower than 115,167 miles on 9 Aug 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,240 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,884 miles
Average per year
3,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,124 miles
  • 2025 – 186,240 miles
  • 2024 – 184,330 miles
  • 2023 – 182,040 miles
  • 2022 – 180,016 miles
  • 2021 – 178,295 miles
  • 2009 – 143,751 miles
  • 2008 – 139,828 miles
  • 2007 – 135,905 miles
  • 2006 – 125,316 miles
  • 2005 – 115,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,124 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,124 miles (+1,884)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,124 miles
    Test number
    841932275780
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass186,240 miles (+1,910)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,240 miles
    Test number
    855710192231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass184,330 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    184,330 miles
    Test number
    154002896548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail184,330 miles (+2,290)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,330 miles
    Test number
    347973744394
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass182,040 miles (+2,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    182,040 miles
    Test number
    262533118333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear And Offside Front To Rear Near Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And Offside Front Inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Offside Front Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And Offside Outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass180,016 miles (+1,721)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    180,016 miles
    Test number
    989409468399
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass178,295 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    178,295 miles
    Test number
    675465487895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts slipping

  8. Fail178,294 miles (+34,543)2 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,294 miles
    Test number
    899906290187
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged cable wires broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts slipping

  9. Pass143,751 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    143,751 miles
    Test number
    594911339206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  10. Fail143,750 miles (+3,922)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,750 miles
    Test number
    990957829297
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  11. Pass139,828 miles (+3,923)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    139,828 miles
    Test number
    384950748268
    • Note1.slight play in both front steering rack ends 2.exhaust system corroded and poor 3.oil leaks

  12. Pass135,905 miles (+10,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    135,905 miles
    Test number
    802265017283
    • Note1.slight play in o/s front steering rack end †2.rear tyres getting low on tread amnd slightly mishaped

  13. Pass125,316 miles (+30,793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    125,316 miles
    Test number
    503881126273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,523 miles (-20,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    244129616210
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass115,167 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    115,167 miles
    Test number
    521451025256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,091 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    640177015298
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L102 RFG

Does L102 RFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L102 RFG is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L102 RFG?
The MOT on L102 RFG is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L102 RFG done?
L102 RFG was recorded at 188,124 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,510 miles a year.
Has L102 RFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L102 RFG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L102 RFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L102 RFG find?
L102 RFG passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; offside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch, and 1 more.

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