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Volkswagen Caravelle

Gold · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L38 PWEMOT history

L38 PWE is a gold diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 213,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

L38 PWE gold Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
213,482 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 PWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 PWE was last recorded at 213,482 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 9,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,210 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,272 miles
Average per year
5,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,482 miles
  • 2025 – 204,210 miles
  • 2024 – 194,948 miles
  • 2023 – 186,616 miles
  • 2022 – 177,338 miles
  • 2021 – 175,764 miles
  • 2020 – 175,763 miles
  • 2019 – 174,525 miles
  • 2018 – 172,525 miles
  • 2017 – 167,718 miles
  • 2016 – 159,118 miles
  • 2015 – 153,551 miles
  • 2014 – 148,110 miles
  • 2013 – 145,458 miles
  • 2012 – 139,379 miles
  • 2011 – 132,698 miles
  • 2010 – 127,683 miles
  • 2009 – 119,928 miles
  • 2008 – 113,858 miles
  • 2007 – 104,522 miles
  • 2006 – 99,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,482 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded slightly.

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.

  • N/s and o/s suspension lower ball joint dust covers slight deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear tyres wearing uneven edges

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,482 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    213,482 miles
    Test number
    817654818891
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded slightly.

  2. Fail213,482 miles (+9,272)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,482 miles
    Test number
    874462694200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded slightly.

  3. Pass204,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    204,210 miles
    Test number
    704489288952
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail204,210 miles (+9,262)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,210 miles
    Test number
    743842328427
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass194,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,948 miles
    Test number
    642150929770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail194,935 miles (+8,319)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,935 miles
    Test number
    753485989567
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass186,616 miles (+9,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    186,616 miles
    Test number
    341209666340
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass177,338 miles (+1,574)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,338 miles
    Test number
    690605319812
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass175,764 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,764 miles
    Test number
    208364841558
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/S + O/S rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Fail175,764 miles (+1)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,764 miles
    Test number
    407262837843
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s and o/s lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s lower suspension ball joint dust covers slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s suspension lower ball joint dust covers slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven edges

  11. Pass175,763 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,763 miles
    Test number
    229656500166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear exhaust rubber hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s and o/s lower worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s suspension lower ball joint dust covers slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/s and o/s corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven edges

  12. Fail175,760 miles (+1,235)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,760 miles
    Test number
    677483118942
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear exhaust rubber hanger broken
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/s and o/s lower worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s suspension lower ball joint dust covers slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess N/s and o/s corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing uneven edges

  13. Pass174,525 miles (+2,000)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,525 miles
    Test number
    699142918382
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass172,525 miles (+4,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,525 miles
    Test number
    316498224852
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight metal brake pipe corrosion in places

  15. Pass167,718 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    167,718 miles
    Test number
    160613357149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,118 miles
    Test number
    485396168574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail159,118 miles (+5,567)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,118 miles
    Test number
    511227632977
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f outer sill rusty but not in structural area

  18. Pass153,551 miles (+5,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    153,551 miles
    Test number
    435965875039
    • NoteReverse lights inoperative
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s/f

  19. Pass148,110 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    905247864038
    • NoteAnti roll bar linkage bushes worn o/s/f
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s inner sill not in perscribed area

  20. Fail148,110 miles (+2,652)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    817943164029
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAnti roll bar linkage bushes worn o/s/f
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s inner sill not in perscribed area

  21. Pass145,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    229370563036
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail145,458 miles (+6,079)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,458 miles
    Test number
    827680063035
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass139,379 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,379 miles
    Test number
    775410162090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass132,698 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    132,698 miles
    Test number
    729243961021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlightly play in steering column adjuster mechanism

  25. Fail132,698 miles (+5,015)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,698 miles
    Test number
    849473861046
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlightly play in steering column adjuster mechanism

  26. Pass127,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,683 miles
    Test number
    142485350033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail127,683 miles (+7,755)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,683 miles
    Test number
    722265050083
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteO/s wiper blade rubber split

  28. Pass119,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    542828469017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail119,928 miles (+6,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    730068069001
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  30. Pass113,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    290164078096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail113,858 miles (+9,336)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    871994178095
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  32. Pass104,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    122111867476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail104,522 miles (+5,521)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    204591367094
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  34. Pass99,001 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    152172566032
    • NoteAdvise rear seats missing

Questions about L38 PWE

Does L38 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 PWE is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 PWE?
The MOT on L38 PWE is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 PWE done?
L38 PWE was recorded at 213,482 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,606 miles a year.
Has L38 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 PWE has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L38 PWE 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 L38 PWE find?
L38 PWE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner arch corroded slightly..

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