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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L24 XBDMOT history

L24 XBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 242,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L24 XBD white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
242,255 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 XBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 XBD was last recorded at 242,255 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,450 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
805 miles
Average per year
4,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 242,255 miles
  • 2024 – 241,450 miles
  • 2023 – 241,337 miles
  • 2022 – 240,557 miles
  • 2021 – 239,127 miles
  • 2018 – 237,514 miles
  • 2017 – 230,354 miles
  • 2016 – 222,995 miles
  • 2015 – 219,512 miles
  • 2014 – 214,735 miles
  • 2013 – 214,336 miles
  • 2012 – 205,440 miles
  • 2011 – 195,229 miles
  • 2010 – 180,286 miles
  • 2009 – 166,328 miles
  • 2008 – 159,628 miles
  • 2006 – 155,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass242,255 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle painted

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Horn not working properly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under body heavily undresealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass242,255 miles (+805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    242,255 miles
    Test number
    134264961950
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle painted

  2. Pass241,450 miles (+113)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    241,450 miles
    Test number
    445951107989
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass241,337 miles (+780)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    241,337 miles
    Test number
    919082079393
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass240,557 miles (+1,430)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    240,557 miles
    Test number
    637276373189
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass239,127 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    239,127 miles
    Test number
    875295237183
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily undresealed

  6. Fail239,118 miles (+1,604)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,118 miles
    Test number
    752547044424
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily undresealed

  7. Pass237,514 miles (+7,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    237,514 miles
    Test number
    173380235804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass230,354 miles (+7,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    230,354 miles
    Test number
    650400472563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass222,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    222,995 miles
    Test number
    138888463937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail222,995 miles (+3,483)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,995 miles
    Test number
    923460736996
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass219,512 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    219,512 miles
    Test number
    589325125189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteVarious holes/ corrosion to underside but not encroching into prescribed areas at the time of test

  12. Fail219,501 miles (+4,766)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,501 miles
    Test number
    199578815182
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteVarious holes/ corrosion to underside but not encroching into prescribed areas at the time of test

  13. Pass214,735 miles (+399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    214,735 miles
    Test number
    257365214438
    • NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

  14. Pass214,336 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    214,336 miles
    Test number
    188334613166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail214,335 miles (+8,895)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,335 miles
    Test number
    266093413442
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass205,440 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    205,440 miles
    Test number
    745881922189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass195,229 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    195,229 miles
    Test number
    505998211161
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot split
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering

  18. Fail195,229 miles (+14,943)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,229 miles
    Test number
    429367611186
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot split
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathering

  19. Pass180,286 miles (+13,958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    180,286 miles
    Test number
    273867110164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass166,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    166,328 miles
    Test number
    310572819136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail166,328 miles (+6,700)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,328 miles
    Test number
    482968009167
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass159,628 miles (+3,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    159,628 miles
    Test number
    824551508149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass155,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    992095206305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail155,734 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    490583606348
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L24 XBD

Does L24 XBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 XBD expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 XBD?
The MOT on L24 XBD expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 XBD done?
L24 XBD was recorded at 242,255 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,559 miles a year.
Has L24 XBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 XBD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L24 XBD 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 L24 XBD find?
L24 XBD passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle painted.

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