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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

L4 OFRMOT history

L4 OFR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 235,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L4 OFR silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
235,872 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 OFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 OFR was last recorded at 235,872 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,297 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,575 miles
Average per year
5,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,872 miles
  • 2025 – 233,297 miles
  • 2024 – 233,163 miles
  • 2023 – 232,907 miles
  • 2022 – 230,265 miles
  • 2021 – 228,254 miles
  • 2020 – 227,425 miles
  • 2019 – 224,398 miles
  • 2018 – 221,540 miles
  • 2017 – 217,202 miles
  • 2016 – 213,491 miles
  • 2015 – 207,738 miles
  • 2014 – 204,720 miles
  • 2013 – 200,867 miles
  • 2012 – 197,786 miles
  • 2011 – 192,663 miles
  • 2010 – 188,623 miles
  • 2009 – 185,148 miles
  • 2008 – 181,528 miles
  • 2007 – 156,857 miles
  • 2006 – 115,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,872 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,872 miles (+2,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    235,872 miles
    Test number
    663486816709
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass233,297 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    233,297 miles
    Test number
    829066775596
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail233,295 miles (+132)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,295 miles
    Test number
    236374379686
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass233,163 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    233,163 miles
    Test number
    938257093217
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass232,907 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    232,907 miles
    Test number
    620418632907
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass230,265 miles (+2,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    230,265 miles
    Test number
    692998259425
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,254 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    228,254 miles
    Test number
    681480652387
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass227,425 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    227,425 miles
    Test number
    837988785041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass224,398 miles (+2,858)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    224,398 miles
    Test number
    171510496358
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass221,540 miles (+4,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    221,540 miles
    Test number
    998557459441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass217,202 miles (+3,711)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    217,202 miles
    Test number
    220935184996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass213,491 miles (+5,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    213,491 miles
    Test number
    602078914117
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass207,738 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    207,738 miles
    Test number
    566345705098
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass204,720 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    204,720 miles
    Test number
    469334604047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass200,867 miles (+3,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    200,867 miles
    Test number
    466152003067
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass197,786 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    197,786 miles
    Test number
    575904902032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass192,663 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    192,663 miles
    Test number
    188928001010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass188,623 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    188,623 miles
    Test number
    693182010079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass185,148 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    185,148 miles
    Test number
    372237319049
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  20. Fail185,148 miles (+3,620)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,148 miles
    Test number
    713107619087
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  21. Pass181,528 miles (+24,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    181,528 miles
    Test number
    562822918045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass156,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    156,857 miles
    Test number
    421347517055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail156,857 miles (+41,261)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,857 miles
    Test number
    430547717026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass115,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    115,596 miles
    Test number
    963760236071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 OFR

Does L4 OFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 OFR is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 OFR?
The MOT on L4 OFR is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 OFR done?
L4 OFR was recorded at 235,872 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,987 miles a year.
Has L4 OFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 OFR has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 OFR 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 OFR find?
L4 OFR passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play both.

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