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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

L5 NLEMOT history

L5 NLE is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 22 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 174,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
174,895 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NLE was last recorded at 174,895 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,877 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,895 miles
  • 2025 – 170,514 miles
  • 2024 – 168,126 miles
  • 2023 – 164,720 miles
  • 2022 – 160,788 miles
  • 2021 – 157,826 miles
  • 2020 – 154,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,895 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer and inner edge and also stepped on inner edge 255/40/19 100y (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,895 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    174,895 miles
    Test number
    821326239620
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer and inner edge and also stepped on inner edge 255/40/19 100y (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail174,877 miles (+4,363)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,877 miles
    Test number
    632122213620
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high was unable to adjust due to engine cover thats bolted down (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high was unable to adjust due to engine cover thats bolted down (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer and inner edge and also stepped on inner edge 255/40/19 100y (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass170,514 miles (+2,388)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,514 miles
    Test number
    793732391125
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And starting to distort. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass168,126 miles (+192)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    168,126 miles
    Test number
    188775481030
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail167,934 miles (+3,214)2 dangerous3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,934 miles
    Test number
    181706938535
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on previous weld (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured crack in inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass164,720 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,720 miles
    Test number
    361169194491
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,720 miles (+3,932)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,720 miles
    Test number
    269392763380
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,788 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,788 miles
    Test number
    690902418078
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail160,788 miles (+2,962)1 dangerous3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,788 miles
    Test number
    350934140296
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass157,826 miles (+261)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,826 miles
    Test number
    374143353616
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail157,565 miles (+3,524)3 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,565 miles
    Test number
    113448864647
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of rear tyres (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit average 1.83 plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cut to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak covering rack etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal day of test 1.6 to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass154,041 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,041 miles
    Test number
    703436062122
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES BALD INNER EDGE VERY SOON PEEL
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both n/s outer beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s tyres outer walls damaged

  13. Fail154,041 miles7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,041 miles
    Test number
    997020661626
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.77 average plate limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES BALD INNER EDGE VERY SOON PEEL
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both n/s outer beads bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s tyres outer walls damaged

Questions about L5 NLE

Does L5 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NLE is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NLE?
The MOT on L5 NLE is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NLE done?
L5 NLE was recorded at 174,895 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,361 miles a year.
Has L5 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NLE has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 NLE 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 NLE find?
L5 NLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer and inner edge and also stepped on inner edge 255/40/19 100y.

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