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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

L21 KMGMOT history

L21 KMG is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 314,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L21 KMG green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
314,895 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 KMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 KMG was last recorded at 314,895 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,893 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 314,895 miles
  • 2025 – 314,875 miles
  • 2024 – 314,864 miles
  • 2023 – 314,192 miles
  • 2021 – 305,269 miles
  • 2020 – 294,028 miles
  • 2019 – 289,356 miles
  • 2018 – 282,385 miles
  • 2017 – 276,633 miles
  • 2015 – 275,431 miles
  • 2014 – 272,673 miles
  • 2013 – 269,764 miles
  • 2012 – 256,881 miles
  • 2011 – 252,025 miles
  • 2010 – 246,022 miles
  • 2009 – 238,273 miles
  • 2008 – 231,027 miles
  • 2007 – 222,007 miles
  • 2006 – 216,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass314,895 miles
  • AdvisoryAll underbody undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass314,895 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    314,895 miles
    Test number
    398856489147
    • AdvisoryAll underbody undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail314,893 miles (+18)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,893 miles
    Test number
    761562610523
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody undersealed
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass314,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    314,875 miles
    Test number
    566317588739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail314,875 miles (+11)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,875 miles
    Test number
    332109587684
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail314,864 miles (+672)2 dangerous10 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,864 miles
    Test number
    128572221347
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg and inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing to the rear of the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play play in track rod also (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing, to the rear of the wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust missing
    • AdvisoryFront grill loose
    • AdvisoryTemperature light flashing
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded and body

  6. Pass314,192 miles (+8,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    314,192 miles
    Test number
    643044516881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body close to mot fail

  7. Pass305,269 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    305,269 miles
    Test number
    861286804414
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail305,263 miles (+23)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,263 miles
    Test number
    320381958058
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail305,240 miles (+11,212)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,240 miles
    Test number
    316372145206
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass294,028 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    294,028 miles
    Test number
    869291482906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass289,356 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    289,356 miles
    Test number
    578556529282
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle

  12. Fail289,339 miles (+6,954)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,339 miles
    Test number
    428279011897
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle

  13. Pass282,385 miles (+5,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    282,385 miles
    Test number
    670265933436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass276,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    276,633 miles
    Test number
    688566317820
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail276,633 miles (+1,202)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,633 miles
    Test number
    345808593276
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass275,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    275,431 miles
    Test number
    988116906703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail275,431 miles (+2,758)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,431 miles
    Test number
    391038292663
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass272,673 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    272,673 miles
    Test number
    689856754398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail272,673 miles (+2,909)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,673 miles
    Test number
    916916254395
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass269,764 miles (+3,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    269,764 miles
    Test number
    336880353306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass266,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    266,664 miles
    Test number
    599194503049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail266,664 miles (+9,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,664 miles
    Test number
    678274503011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass256,881 miles (+4,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    256,881 miles
    Test number
    447123802056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  24. Pass252,025 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    252,025 miles
    Test number
    789684001074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass246,022 miles (+7,749)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    246,022 miles
    Test number
    941546400007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass238,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    238,273 miles
    Test number
    734442909035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail238,273 miles (+7,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,273 miles
    Test number
    284372909024
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass231,027 miles (+9,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    231,027 miles
    Test number
    763164408021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass222,007 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    222,007 miles
    Test number
    604032007091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail216,626 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,626 miles
    Test number
    192223506495
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass216,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    216,626 miles
    Test number
    800283606092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about L21 KMG

Does L21 KMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 KMG is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 KMG?
The MOT on L21 KMG is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 KMG done?
L21 KMG was recorded at 314,895 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,763 miles a year.
Has L21 KMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 KMG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 KMG 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 L21 KMG find?
L21 KMG passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: all underbody undersealed; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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