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Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

L14 RMCMOT history

L14 RMC is a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 136,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

L14 RMC beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,320 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L14 RMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L14 RMC was last recorded at 136,320 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,808 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,512 miles
Average per year
5,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,320 miles
  • 2024 – 133,808 miles
  • 2023 – 130,662 miles
  • 2022 – 126,864 miles
  • 2021 – 123,898 miles
  • 2020 – 118,266 miles
  • 2019 – 113,858 miles
  • 2018 – 107,989 miles
  • 2017 – 106,335 miles
  • 2016 – 98,948 miles
  • 2015 – 94,299 miles
  • 2014 – 91,376 miles
  • 2013 – 85,157 miles
  • 2012 – 75,931 miles
  • 2011 – 64,345 miles
  • 2010 – 54,457 miles
  • 2009 – 45,416 miles
  • 2008 – 37,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,320 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Some side movement in handbrake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,320 miles
    Test number
    999920088842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,320 miles (+2,512)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,320 miles
    Test number
    213531540572
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass133,808 miles (+3,146)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,808 miles
    Test number
    202556018670
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray covered in oil

  4. Pass130,662 miles (+3,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,662 miles
    Test number
    192232718746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some items

  5. Pass126,864 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,864 miles
    Test number
    903782825374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,846 miles (+2,948)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,846 miles
    Test number
    632335733511
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCant check fuel cap cant open door to get to flap

  7. Pass123,898 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,898 miles
    Test number
    743610426621
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail123,880 miles (+5,614)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,880 miles
    Test number
    977188795830
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass118,266 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    221661435655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome side movement in handbrake lever

  10. Fail118,265 miles (+4,407)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,265 miles
    Test number
    318829346679
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome side movement in handbrake lever

  11. Pass113,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    151709959811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,858 miles (+5,869)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    393772625741
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass107,989 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    898597127664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,229 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    371405900676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,202 miles (+867)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    975992772887
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass106,335 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    346147328156
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside beamset patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear long brake pipe corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  17. Fail106,330 miles (+7,382)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,330 miles
    Test number
    144723515529
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases / cat exhaust (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside + offside beamset patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear long brake pipe corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom ball joint boot deteriorating.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  18. Pass98,948 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,948 miles
    Test number
    173533335544
    • AdvisoryNearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryPlay in front+rear engine mounts.

  19. Fail98,945 miles (+4,646)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,945 miles
    Test number
    174985690832
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner brake pads starting to wear thin.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryPlay in front+rear engine mounts.

  20. Pass94,299 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,299 miles
    Test number
    685574709728
    • AdvisoryNearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roil bar link lower nut slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.

  21. Fail94,297 miles (+2,921)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,297 miles
    Test number
    118494592238
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside +offside beamset patterns becoming poor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roil bar link lower nut slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack + perish.
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective.

  22. Pass91,376 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    369115294202
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail91,376 miles (+6,219)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    338974494474
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass85,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    889107413311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail85,157 miles (+9,226)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,157 miles
    Test number
    138947113326
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass75,931 miles (+11,586)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,931 miles
    Test number
    228120222362
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle / cover missing
    • NoteSome corosion to exhaust system
    • NoteSome play in n/s/f ant rollbar link / top ball joint boot deteriating

  27. Pass64,345 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    707778451341
    • NoteDamage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm
    • NoteDampness to o/s/r shockabsorer
    • NoteN/s/f antiroll bar link top ball joint boot split
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteSome movement in n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes

  28. Fail64,345 miles (+9,888)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,345 miles
    Test number
    195537951339
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm
    • NoteDampness to o/s/r shockabsorer
    • NoteN/s/f antiroll bar link top ball joint boot split
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteSome movement in n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes

  29. Pass54,457 miles (+9,041)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,457 miles
    Test number
    592993140323
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wareing low on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wareing low on outer and inner edge

  30. Pass45,416 miles (+7,812)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    313088759303
    • NoteBoth rear indicators starting to discolour
    • NoteN/s fog light craked

  31. Pass37,604 miles (+7,472)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,604 miles
    Test number
    922982538316
    • NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r unable to fully test seat belt.
    • NoteDodgy welding to exhaust

  32. Pass30,132 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    30,132 miles
    Test number
    533584328021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is on 2mm

Questions about L14 RMC

Does L14 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L14 RMC is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L14 RMC?
The MOT on L14 RMC is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L14 RMC done?
L14 RMC was recorded at 136,320 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,948 miles a year.
Has L14 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L14 RMC has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L14 RMC 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 L14 RMC find?
L14 RMC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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