Volkswagen Caravelle
Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L40 CPGMOT history
L40 CPG is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 192,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 192,768 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,011 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 CPG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 5 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 CPG was last recorded at 192,768 miles on 28 May 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 191,269 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,499 miles
- Average per year
- 2,011 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,768 miles
- 2025 – 191,269 miles
- 2024 – 189,882 miles
- 2023 – 188,029 miles
- 2022 – 185,257 miles
- 2021 – 181,873 miles
- 2020 – 178,915 miles
- 2019 – 176,115 miles
- 2018 – 173,254 miles
- 2017 – 169,401 miles
- 2016 – 169,254 miles
- 2015 – 169,120 miles
- 2014 – 168,729 miles
- 2013 – 168,363 miles
- 2012 – 167,062 miles
- 2011 – 164,681 miles
- 2010 – 163,361 miles
- 2009 – 161,009 miles
- 2008 – 157,915 miles
- 2007 – 154,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,768 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
General under vehicle surface corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,768 miles (+1,499)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 192,768 miles
- Test number
- 117480190887
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
Pass191,269 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 191,269 miles
- Test number
- 439598002604
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
Fail191,269 miles (+1,387)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,269 miles
- Test number
- 636295471816
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip lose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
Pass189,882 miles (+1,853)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 189,882 miles
- Test number
- 913715388074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
Pass188,029 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 188,029 miles
- Test number
- 791032549464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle surface corrosion
Fail188,022 miles (+2,765)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,022 miles
- Test number
- 453369411644
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle surface corrosion
Pass185,257 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 185,257 miles
- Test number
- 507742952669
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail185,214 miles (+3,341)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,214 miles
- Test number
- 147377719767
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass181,873 miles (+2,958)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 181,873 miles
- Test number
- 194881437450
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle surface corrosion
Pass178,915 miles (+2,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 178,915 miles
- Test number
- 301685916559
- AdvisoryGeneral under vehicle corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,115 miles (+2,861)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 176,115 miles
- Test number
- 130018411469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,254 miles (+3,853)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 173,254 miles
- Test number
- 323355705465
- AdvisoryBrake pipes surface corrosion
Pass169,401 miles (+147)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 169,401 miles
- Test number
- 297860106096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass169,254 miles (+134)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 169,254 miles
- Test number
- 277615960382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail169,120 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,120 miles
- Test number
- 636810945080
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass169,120 miles (+391)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 169,120 miles
- Test number
- 695550045030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,729 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 168,729 miles
- Test number
- 116706544497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,729 miles (+366)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,729 miles
- Test number
- 216708034058
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass168,363 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 168,363 miles
- Test number
- 147359633432
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail168,363 miles (+1,301)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,363 miles
- Test number
- 947459833015
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass167,062 miles (+2,381)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 167,062 miles
- Test number
- 179150842407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 164,681 miles
- Test number
- 418369231069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,681 miles (+1,320)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,681 miles
- Test number
- 208468031064
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass163,361 miles (+2,352)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 163,361 miles
- Test number
- 950965500038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,009 miles (+3,094)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 161,009 miles
- Test number
- 144166009058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,915 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,915 miles
- Test number
- 571753708043
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass157,915 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 157,915 miles
- Test number
- 673943408068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 154,258 miles
- Test number
- 132165297019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,258 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,258 miles
- Test number
- 263014097093
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about L40 CPG
- Does L40 CPG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CPG is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 CPG?
- The MOT on L40 CPG is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 CPG done?
- L40 CPG was recorded at 192,768 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,011 miles a year.
- Has L40 CPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 CPG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 CPG 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 L40 CPG find?
- L40 CPG passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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