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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L16 ALMMOT history

L16 ALM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

L16 ALM silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,489 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ALM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ALM was last recorded at 54,489 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,449 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,040 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,489 miles
  • 2025 – 52,449 miles
  • 2024 – 50,695 miles
  • 2023 – 47,094 miles
  • 2022 – 45,910 miles
  • 2021 – 43,955 miles
  • 2019 – 38,465 miles
  • 2018 – 31,554 miles
  • 2017 – 25,512 miles
  • 2016 – 20,332 miles
  • 2014 – 3,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +inner edge wear (215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,489 miles (+2,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    551678555946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (215/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +inner edge wear (215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  2. Pass52,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,449 miles
    Test number
    434054988782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail52,449 miles (+1,754)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,449 miles
    Test number
    447649196075
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass50,695 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    355245540524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass47,094 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    47,094 miles
    Test number
    876977457859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,910 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,910 miles
    Test number
    980688779101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    672209347316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail43,955 miles (+5,490)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,955 miles
    Test number
    804892790380
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass38,465 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    988496857503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,554 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,554 miles
    Test number
    844698006148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,512 miles (+5,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    25,512 miles
    Test number
    366707560626
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass20,332 miles (+16,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    252797176620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass3,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    3,966 miles
    Test number
    717583064003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ALM

Does L16 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ALM is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ALM?
The MOT on L16 ALM is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ALM done?
L16 ALM was recorded at 54,489 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has L16 ALM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ALM has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 ALM 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 L16 ALM find?
L16 ALM passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (215/65/16; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +inner edge wear (215/65/16, and 1 more.

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