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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L29 VLNMOT history

L29 VLN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L29 VLN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,360 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 VLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 VLN was last recorded at 176,360 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2009: 114,684 miles, lower than 118,590 miles on 27 Feb 2008.
  • 28 Apr 2014: 130,245 miles, lower than 141,005 miles on 26 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,276 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,084 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,360 miles
  • 2025 – 173,276 miles
  • 2024 – 171,130 miles
  • 2023 – 169,703 miles
  • 2022 – 168,191 miles
  • 2021 – 166,161 miles
  • 2019 – 162,401 miles
  • 2018 – 159,990 miles
  • 2017 – 157,425 miles
  • 2016 – 144,274 miles
  • 2015 – 135,931 miles
  • 2014 – 130,245 miles
  • 2013 – 141,005 miles
  • 2012 – 132,528 miles
  • 2011 – 125,418 miles
  • 2010 – 120,580 miles
  • 2009 – 114,684 miles
  • 2008 – 118,590 miles
  • 2007 – 105,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,360 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,360 miles (+3,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,360 miles
    Test number
    899354378255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    173,276 miles
    Test number
    919611281091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail173,276 miles (+2,146)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,276 miles
    Test number
    467104804503
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass171,130 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,130 miles
    Test number
    490417512829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,124 miles (+1,421)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,124 miles
    Test number
    763618353608
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,703 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    169,703 miles
    Test number
    824006249959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass168,191 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    136974686912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass166,161 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    166,161 miles
    Test number
    840448551823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,401 miles (+2,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,401 miles
    Test number
    813744232682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  10. Pass159,990 miles (+2,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,990 miles
    Test number
    909365393823
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion evident but not in a prescribed area

  11. Pass157,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,425 miles
    Test number
    241343903579
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner cv boot split

  12. Fail157,425 miles (+42)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,425 miles
    Test number
    394377166750
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (various locations) (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner cv boot split

  13. Fail157,383 miles (+13,109)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,383 miles
    Test number
    825176367360
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner c/v boot split

  14. Pass144,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    180047493044
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail144,274 miles (+8,343)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,274 miles
    Test number
    423362927532
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass135,931 miles (+5,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,931 miles
    Test number
    885351505154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass130,245 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    257899414142
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outside

  18. Fail130,245 miles (-10,760)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,245 miles
    Test number
    275188714186
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outside

  19. Pass141,005 miles (+170)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    141,005 miles
    Test number
    248366513482
    • NoteO/s rear bumper secured with tape
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread area
    • NoteRear seats missing

  20. Fail140,835 miles (+8,307)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,835 miles
    Test number
    949763313124
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear bumper secured with tape
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing on inner tread area
    • NoteRear seats missing

  21. Pass132,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    132,528 miles
    Test number
    216878112149
    • NoteOsr tyre has nail in it

  22. Fail132,528 miles (+7,110)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,528 miles
    Test number
    937057312133
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteOsr tyre has nail in it

  23. Pass125,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    999508061030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail125,418 miles (+4,838)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,418 miles
    Test number
    775098861092
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  25. Pass120,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,580 miles
    Test number
    764905170078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail120,580 miles (+5,896)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,580 miles
    Test number
    653094770069
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass114,684 miles (-3,906)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    530077949051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass118,590 miles (+13,029)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    370318658096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass105,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    490726417046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail105,561 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    293495517083
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L29 VLN

Does L29 VLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 VLN is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 VLN?
The MOT on L29 VLN is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 VLN done?
L29 VLN was recorded at 176,360 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has L29 VLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 VLN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 VLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L29 VLN find?
L29 VLN passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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