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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L5 GRBMOT history

L5 GRB is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 99,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,537 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 GRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 GRB was last recorded at 99,537 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 6,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,689 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,848 miles
Average per year
8,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,537 miles
  • 2024 – 92,689 miles
  • 2023 – 86,696 miles
  • 2022 – 81,903 miles
  • 2021 – 75,659 miles
  • 2020 – 70,185 miles
  • 2019 – 60,181 miles
  • 2018 – 39,037 miles
  • 2017 – 13,472 miles
  • 2016 – 12,455 miles
  • 2015 – 10,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,537 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,537 miles (+6,848)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,537 miles
    Test number
    647485863342
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    810277148947
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded

  3. Fail92,689 miles (+5,993)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,689 miles
    Test number
    199535543310
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,696 miles (+4,793)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,696 miles
    Test number
    886549981787
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass81,903 miles (+6,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    868477745163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,659 miles
    Test number
    394848353483
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail75,659 miles (+5,474)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,659 miles
    Test number
    405616364535
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    525616546729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,185 miles (+10,004)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    177626855164
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass60,181 miles (+21,144)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,181 miles
    Test number
    811034801981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,037 miles (+25,565)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,037 miles
    Test number
    752048919076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,472 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    13,472 miles
    Test number
    781352805418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,455 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,455 miles
    Test number
    452395961606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,343 miles
    Test number
    295141335412
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L5 GRB

Does L5 GRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 GRB is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 GRB?
The MOT on L5 GRB is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 GRB done?
L5 GRB was recorded at 99,537 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,425 miles a year.
Has L5 GRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 GRB has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 GRB 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 L5 GRB find?
L5 GRB passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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