
Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,384 cc
L50 BUSMOT history
L50 BUS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 24 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 312,361 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 312,361 km
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,615 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L50 BUS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,384 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 24 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L50 BUS was last recorded at 312,361 km on 7 Jun 2023, 59 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 312,302 km · 31 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 59 km
- Average per year
- 1,615 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 312,361 km
- 2022 – 311,064 km
- 2020 – 307,790 km
- 2018 – 302,002 km
- 2012 – 300,490 km
- 2010 – 294,475 km
- 2008 – 290,609 km
- 2007 – 288,876 km
- 2006 – 285,488 km
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2014
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass312,361 km (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 312,361 km
- Test number
- 327873948713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail312,302 km (+1,238)1 dangerous9 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 312,302 km
- Test number
- 731814365398
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators blinking not flashing. (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWipers working but not working at correct speed.
Pass311,064 km (+49)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 311,064 km
- Test number
- 704481315025
- AdvisoryAll rear tyres over ten years old.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail311,015 km (+3,225)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 311,015 km
- Test number
- 979153374231
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure Drivers seat conversion. Seat requires more supports. Seat required to lock in place (6.2.5 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan cracked around seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged Seatbelt cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll rear tyres over ten years old.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass307,790 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 307,790 km
- Test number
- 851096446267
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail307,790 km4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,790 km
- Test number
- 219246280068
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass305,816 miles (+101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 305,816 miles
- Test number
- 170125034919
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight oil leak from hub
- AdvisorySlight perishing on front tyres
- AdvisorySlight play in both front stub pins
Fail305,715 miles7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 305,715 miles
- Test number
- 259778330453
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both front brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes
- AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake pipe ends
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f tyres perished within tread pattern
- AdvisorySlight wear in o/s/f and n/s/f hubs
Pass302,002 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 302,002 km
- Test number
- 567956145950
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail302,002 km2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,002 km
- Test number
- 413868929493
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass301,099 miles (+28)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 301,099 miles
- Test number
- 246473943446
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail301,071 miles (+52)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,071 miles
- Test number
- 376921904290
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both sides (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear gearbox seal leaking
Pass301,019 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 301,019 miles
- Test number
- 309669494192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail301,017 miles4 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,017 miles
- Test number
- 729288984140
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass300,490 km (+105)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 300,490 km
- Test number
- 405045932457
- AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail300,385 km1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 300,385 km
- Test number
- 415426422455
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass299,008 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 299,008 miles
- Test number
- 365232921368
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass294,475 km (+25)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 294,475 km
- Test number
- 470047720391
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Fail294,450 km5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 294,450 km
- Test number
- 774089810323
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass293,022 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 293,022 miles
- Test number
- 873651529383
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteOil leak
Pass290,609 km (+1,733)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 290,609 km
- Test number
- 104780818331
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- NoteNearside and Offside front brake hose ferulles corroding
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear tyres show signs of perishing
Pass288,876 km (+3,388)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 288,876 km
- Test number
- 434790897214
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- NoteFront brake hose ferulles corroding
- NoteOil leak
Pass285,488 km2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 285,488 km
- Test number
- 183749486248
- NoteFront brake hose ferulles corroding
- NoteOil leak
Pass280,755 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 280,755 miles
- Test number
- 300100795449
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L50 BUS
- Does L50 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L50 BUS expired on 6 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L50 BUS?
- The MOT on L50 BUS expired on 6 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L50 BUS done?
- L50 BUS was recorded at 312,361 km at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 1,615 km a year.
- Has L50 BUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L50 BUS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L50 BUS 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 L50 BUS find?
- L50 BUS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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