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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

L4 CHVMOT history

L4 CHV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
194,952 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CHV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CHV was last recorded at 194,952 miles on 1 May 2026, 6,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
188,757 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,195 miles
Average per year
6,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,952 miles
  • 2025 – 188,757 miles
  • 2024 – 186,238 miles
  • 2023 – 182,230 miles
  • 2022 – 179,400 miles
  • 2020 – 177,631 miles
  • 2019 – 163,254 miles
  • 2018 – 153,565 miles
  • 2017 – 141,391 miles
  • 2016 – 128,600 miles
  • 2015 – 125,101 miles
  • 2014 – 116,253 miles
  • 2013 – 111,518 miles
  • 2012 – 106,083 miles
  • 2011 – 98,622 miles
  • 2010 – 92,920 miles
  • 2009 – 86,375 miles
  • 2008 – 80,629 miles
  • 2007 – 75,350 miles
  • 2006 – 66,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,952 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep eye on (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,952 miles (+6,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    194,952 miles
    Test number
    303873203704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep eye on (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,757 miles (+2,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    188,757 miles
    Test number
    420570689711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass186,238 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    186,238 miles
    Test number
    332815919209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,230 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    182,230 miles
    Test number
    344362357526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,400 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,400 miles
    Test number
    197585891647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,631 miles (+14,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,631 miles
    Test number
    838568669395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass163,254 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,254 miles
    Test number
    618621093815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,565 miles
    Test number
    815179325722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail153,565 miles (+12,174)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,565 miles
    Test number
    555352550395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass141,391 miles (+12,791)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,391 miles
    Test number
    124018479152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,600 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,600 miles
    Test number
    628594004848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,101 miles (+8,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,101 miles
    Test number
    996402466895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass116,253 miles (+4,735)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,253 miles
    Test number
    755653334346
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished
    • NoteRear tyres low

  14. Pass111,518 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,518 miles
    Test number
    217126353277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,083 miles (+7,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    435677252249
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass98,622 miles (+5,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    519246361216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass92,920 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    911847360221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,375 miles (+5,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,375 miles
    Test number
    893481079274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    521277558264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,629 miles (+5,279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    820667158261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass75,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    474755867223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,350 miles (+8,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    982925667275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass66,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    944259766259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 CHV

Does L4 CHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CHV is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CHV?
The MOT on L4 CHV is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CHV done?
L4 CHV was recorded at 194,952 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
Has L4 CHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CHV has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 CHV 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 L4 CHV find?
L4 CHV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge keep eye on; oil leak, but not excessive.

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