
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
L18 NAOMOT history
L18 NAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 277,791 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 277,791 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 NAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 NAO was last recorded at 277,791 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 277,787 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 277,791 miles
- 2025 – 276,156 miles
- 2024 – 271,996 miles
- 2023 – 270,631 miles
- 2022 – 266,669 miles
- 2021 – 262,934 miles
- 2020 – 259,411 miles
- 2019 – 258,928 miles
- 2018 – 258,928 miles
- 2016 – 258,464 miles
- 2013 – 254,982 miles
- 2011 – 233,688 miles
- 2006 – 118,273 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts misted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass277,791 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 277,791 miles
- Test number
- 357114114490
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail277,787 miles (+1,631)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,787 miles
- Test number
- 461562271073
- MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass276,156 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 276,156 miles
- Test number
- 248492710845
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts misted (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail276,153 miles (+4,157)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,153 miles
- Test number
- 131953948283
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts misted (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass271,996 miles (+17)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 271,996 miles
- Test number
- 799439916599
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail271,979 miles (+1,348)6 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,979 miles
- Test number
- 767145094391
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Number of brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass270,631 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 270,631 miles
- Test number
- 377359703178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail270,631 miles (+3,962)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,631 miles
- Test number
- 362841143132
- Repaired at testParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass266,669 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 266,669 miles
- Test number
- 133945617694
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass262,934 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 262,934 miles
- Test number
- 537523978001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail262,934 miles (+3,523)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,934 miles
- Test number
- 712668180942
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass259,411 miles (+483)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 259,411 miles
- Test number
- 973535755504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,928 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 258,928 miles
- Test number
- 565365406026
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
Fail258,928 miles (+464)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,928 miles
- Test number
- 770624546575
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass258,464 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 258,464 miles
- Test number
- 483240901847
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryMost brake pipes greased prior to test
Fail258,462 miles (+3,480)22 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,462 miles
- Test number
- 711210410856
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureBrake pedal spongy brake pedal (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBraking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all exhaust (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on when operated with washers (8.2.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching ABS sensor and abs sensor mounting (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle slidding door and could not check rear seat belts (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureStop lamp not working non working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn uneven
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryMost brake pipes greased prior to test
Pass254,982 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 254,982 miles
- Test number
- 856178743120
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail254,982 miles (+21,294)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,982 miles
- Test number
- 535228343168
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass233,688 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 233,688 miles
- Test number
- 775351241274
- NoteFront discs
- NoteRear discs
FailMileage not read16 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 579779391142
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass118,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 118,273 miles
- Test number
- 592688406112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 NAO
- Does L18 NAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NAO is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 NAO?
- The MOT on L18 NAO is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 NAO done?
- L18 NAO was recorded at 277,791 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,846 miles a year.
- Has L18 NAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 NAO has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 NAO 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 L18 NAO find?
- L18 NAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres.
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