
Volkswagen Caravelle
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L25 XBDMOT history
L25 XBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,715 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 168,715 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 1,630 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 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
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 XBD was last recorded at 168,715 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,642 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,073 miles
- Average per year
- 1,630 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,715 miles
- 2025 – 167,642 miles
- 2024 – 165,350 miles
- 2023 – 163,525 miles
- 2022 – 161,807 miles
- 2019 – 161,633 miles
- 2018 – 160,592 miles
- 2017 – 159,699 miles
- 2016 – 158,346 miles
- 2015 – 156,822 miles
- 2014 – 154,773 miles
- 2013 – 153,321 miles
- 2012 – 150,875 miles
- 2011 – 148,921 miles
- 2010 – 146,600 miles
- 2009 – 144,915 miles
- 2008 – 143,476 miles
- 2007 – 140,278 miles
- 2006 – 135,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryFront cross member badly corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath rear of vehicle
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded and holed under the steps but not within 300mm of anything that (legally)matters
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Coil spring corroded rears
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,715 miles (+1,073)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 168,715 miles
- Test number
- 834200308640
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryFront cross member badly corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underneath rear of vehicle
Pass167,642 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 167,642 miles
- Test number
- 101115695425
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded commensurate with the age of the vehicle.
Fail167,642 miles (+2,292)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,642 miles
- Test number
- 945775662137
- MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded commensurate with the age of the vehicle.
Pass165,350 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 165,350 miles
- Test number
- 916364036334
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll sills inner and outer corroded away and very rusty underside
Fail165,346 miles (+1,821)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,346 miles
- Test number
- 432766084266
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive border line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll sills inner and outer corroded away and very rusty underside
Pass163,525 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 163,525 miles
- Test number
- 293674500725
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded and holed under the steps but not within 300mm of anything that (legally)matters (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake below par
Fail163,521 miles (+3)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,521 miles
- Test number
- 540001672078
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded and holed under the steps but not within 300mm of anything that (legally)matters (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake below par
Fail163,518 miles (+1,711)10 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,518 miles
- Test number
- 551652828017
- MajorCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction lots of detritus hanging from the rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack (3.2 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded and holed under the steps but not within 300mm of anything that (legally)matters (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,807 miles (+174)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 161,807 miles
- Test number
- 402367336970
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp images dim
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass161,633 miles (+1,041)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 161,633 miles
- Test number
- 143321514653
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s/r outer casings showing signs of corrosion and dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s door step and wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
Pass160,592 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 160,592 miles
- Test number
- 921927371540
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casing showing signs of corrosion and dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s door steps and wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
Fail160,577 miles (+878)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,577 miles
- Test number
- 644756043162
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears outer casing showing signs of corrosion and dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s door steps and wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
Pass159,699 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,699 miles
- Test number
- 259261016761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,687 miles (+1,341)1 dangerous8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,687 miles
- Test number
- 481725933552
- DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryFront brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyres worn on edges and close to limit
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s/f seatbelt stalk outer casing broken
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryRear coilsprings showing signs of corrosion
Pass158,346 miles (+16)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 158,346 miles
- Test number
- 721366284832
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f brake disc backing plate showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/r shocker dust covers showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Fail158,330 miles (+1,508)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,330 miles
- Test number
- 840784042074
- FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front inner (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre mount broken (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s step (5.2.6)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryMetal power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f brake disc backing plate showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s/r shocker dust covers showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
Pass156,822 miles (+2,049)9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 156,822 miles
- Test number
- 718185075138
- NoteFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- NoteFront and rear shocker outer casing showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s and n/s/f brake disc backing plates showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s and n/s/f tyres are wearing on edges
- NoteO/s and n/s/f wheel arch and steps showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers missing
- NoteRear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
- NoteSlight rear brake imbalance
Pass154,773 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 154,773 miles
- Test number
- 248129364148
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting rubber is starting to split
- NoteFront and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate
- NoteOffside and nearside front metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the edges
- NoteOffside and nearside front wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion
- NoteOffside and nearside rear coilsprings are showing signs of corrosion
Fail154,773 miles (+1,452)7 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,773 miles
- Test number
- 385377064166
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting rubber is starting to split
- NoteFront and rear number plates are starting to deteriorate
- NoteOffside and nearside front metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres are wearing on the edges
- NoteOffside and nearside front wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion
- NoteOffside and nearside rear coilsprings are showing signs of corrosion
Pass153,321 miles (+2,446)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 153,321 miles
- Test number
- 785188773123
- NoteMetal power steering pipes are showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s and n/s outer sills and wheel arches are showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s/f top ball joint dust cover is showing signs of cracking
- NoteRear number plate is starting to deteriorate
- NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar bushes
Pass150,875 miles (+1,954)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 150,875 miles
- Test number
- 849998872130
- NoteO/s and n/s outer sills and wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
- NoteO/s/f top ball joint dust cover showing signs of cracking
- NoteRear numberplate starting to deteriorate
- NoteSlight play o/s and n/s front anto roll bar bushes
Pass148,921 miles (+2,321)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 148,921 miles
- Test number
- 728866561133
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting close to limit at 3mm
- NoteFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- NoteMetal power steering pipe showing signs of corrosion
Fail146,600 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,600 miles
- Test number
- 710665870198
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- NoteO/s and n/s anti roll bar droplinks slightly worn
- NoteO/s and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges
Pass146,600 miles (+1,685)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 146,600 miles
- Test number
- 740605170187
- NoteFront and rear numberplates starting to deteriorate
- NoteO/s and n/s anti roll bar droplinks slightly worn
- NoteO/s and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges
Pass144,915 miles (+4)1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 144,915 miles
- Test number
- 890040689136
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteFront & rear reg plates are deteriating
- NoteRear coil springs & shockers showing signs of corrosion
- NoteRear wiper split
- NoteSlight blow from front pipe joint
Fail144,911 miles (+1,435)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,911 miles
- Test number
- 510887279122
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteFront & rear reg plates are deteriating
- NoteRear coil springs & shockers showing signs of corrosion
- NoteRear wiper split
- NoteSlight blow from front pipe joint
Pass143,476 miles (+3,198)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 143,476 miles
- Test number
- 504708378145
- NoteN/s front seatbelt clasp outer casing broken
- NoteN/s front tyre worn on edges
Pass140,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 140,278 miles
- Test number
- 912173977123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,278 miles (+4,731)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,278 miles
- Test number
- 940333577140
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass135,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 135,547 miles
- Test number
- 210890666116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,547 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,547 miles
- Test number
- 741616856181
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about L25 XBD
- Does L25 XBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 XBD is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 XBD?
- The MOT on L25 XBD is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 XBD done?
- L25 XBD was recorded at 168,715 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,630 miles a year.
- Has L25 XBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 XBD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L25 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 L25 XBD find?
- L25 XBD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner wheel arch corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner wheel arch corroded, and 2 more.
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