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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L23 MPVMOT history

L23 MPV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 28 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 205,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
205,531 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MPV was last recorded at 205,531 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,496 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
13,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,531 miles
  • 2022 – 199,460 miles
  • 2013 – 165,289 miles
  • 2012 – 105,225 miles
  • 2011 – 42,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,531 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,531 miles (+35)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,531 miles
    Test number
    187097863524
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail205,496 miles (+6,036)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,496 miles
    Test number
    558351954852
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass199,460 miles (+34,171)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,460 miles
    Test number
    701034000447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    125679763194
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail165,289 miles (+60,064)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,289 miles
    Test number
    709889063163
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass105,225 miles (+62,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    878838152138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    287649651187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MPV

Does L23 MPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 MPV expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 MPV?
The MOT on L23 MPV expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 MPV done?
L23 MPV was recorded at 205,531 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 13,778 miles a year.
Has L23 MPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MPV has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 MPV 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 MPV find?
L23 MPV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 2 minor defects: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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