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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,459 cc

L23 LNSMOT history

L23 LNS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

L23 LNS silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,790 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 LNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 LNS was last recorded at 113,790 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 4,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,048 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,742 miles
Average per year
5,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,790 miles
  • 2025 – 109,048 miles
  • 2024 – 105,946 miles
  • 2023 – 101,383 miles
  • 2022 – 98,453 miles
  • 2021 – 95,245 miles
  • 2020 – 92,131 miles
  • 2019 – 85,720 miles
  • 2018 – 79,456 miles
  • 2017 – 74,282 miles
  • 2016 – 69,645 miles
  • 2015 – 64,253 miles
  • 2014 – 53,108 miles
  • 2013 – 38,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,790 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,790 miles (+4,742)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,790 miles
    Test number
    397014847360
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass109,048 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,048 miles
    Test number
    955433126734
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Fail109,036 miles (+3,090)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,036 miles
    Test number
    394086167312
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass105,946 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    395539152826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail105,476 miles (+4,093)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,476 miles
    Test number
    314411435857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass101,383 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    973094851606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,453 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    128416997313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,245 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,245 miles
    Test number
    907902790076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,223 miles (+3,092)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,223 miles
    Test number
    530050345137
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,131 miles (+6,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,131 miles
    Test number
    685147032950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,720 miles (+6,264)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,720 miles
    Test number
    481060705410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,456 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    555266084445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,282 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    178013039897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,645 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    965632945524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,253 miles (+11,145)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,253 miles
    Test number
    967279265009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass53,108 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    528675564062
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  17. Fail53,100 miles (+14,480)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,100 miles
    Test number
    588768354086
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteNearside front tyre looks like the carcass is starting to brakedown recomend it is replaced with the other front tyre

  18. Pass38,620 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    767409853018
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust back box slightly corroded

Questions about L23 LNS

Does L23 LNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LNS is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LNS?
The MOT on L23 LNS is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LNS done?
L23 LNS was recorded at 113,790 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,615 miles a year.
Has L23 LNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LNS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 LNS 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 L23 LNS find?
L23 LNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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