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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L40 NGPMOT history

L40 NGP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
135,758 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NGP
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
8 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NGP was last recorded at 135,758 miles on 25 Nov 2022, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,698 miles · 19 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
2,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,758 miles
  • 2021 – 134,698 miles
  • 2020 – 131,687 miles
  • 2019 – 129,396 miles
  • 2018 – 128,315 miles
  • 2017 – 126,890 miles
  • 2016 – 125,266 miles
  • 2015 – 123,711 miles
  • 2014 – 122,432 miles
  • 2013 – 119,920 miles
  • 2012 – 113,219 miles
  • 2011 – 110,163 miles
  • 2010 – 105,518 miles
  • 2009 – 103,243 miles
  • 2008 – 101,988 miles
  • 2007 – 97,281 miles
  • 2006 – 94,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,758 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    771089731557
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail135,758 miles (+1,060)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,758 miles
    Test number
    258785052213
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass134,698 miles (+3,011)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,698 miles
    Test number
    693228492315
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass131,687 miles (+2,291)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,687 miles
    Test number
    434814340289
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass129,396 miles (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    335929665248
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,315 miles (+1,425)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,315 miles
    Test number
    596204077464
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,890 miles (+1,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,890 miles
    Test number
    644287810802
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass125,266 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    148834790543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail125,204 miles (+1,493)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,204 miles
    Test number
    987186652648
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass123,711 miles (+1,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    406684421841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rack arm

  11. Pass122,432 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,432 miles
    Test number
    606616114359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

  12. Fail122,429 miles (+2,509)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,429 miles
    Test number
    275354614355
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f inner steering rack joint has slight play

  13. Pass119,920 miles (+6,701)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    217702633326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,219 miles (+3,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,219 miles
    Test number
    277113402335
    • NoteO/s inner cv jator slight split

  15. Pass110,163 miles (+4,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,163 miles
    Test number
    468575821419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,518 miles (+159)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,518 miles
    Test number
    404724020379
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteRear outer wheelarches corroded

  17. Fail105,359 miles (+2,116)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,359 miles
    Test number
    981600420321
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteRear outer wheelarches corroded

  18. Pass103,243 miles5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,243 miles
    Test number
    660164629307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on edges
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteSlight play offside of steering rack
    • NoteTempary repair to indicator switch

  19. Fail103,242 miles (+1,254)1 failure5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    720774429358
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on edges
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteSlight play offside of steering rack
    • NoteTempary repair to indicator switch

  20. Pass101,988 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,988 miles
    Test number
    394988768455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,982 miles (+4,701)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    210517068260
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass97,281 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,281 miles
    Test number
    302211797415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    874681396280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,734 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    810731596239
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L40 NGP

Does L40 NGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 NGP expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 NGP?
The MOT on L40 NGP expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 NGP done?
L40 NGP was recorded at 135,758 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2022, an average of 2,547 miles a year.
Has L40 NGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NGP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 NGP 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 NGP find?
L40 NGP passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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