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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,968 cc

L6 NSVMOT history

L6 NSV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 80,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

L6 NSV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,689 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NSV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
26 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NSV was last recorded at 80,689 miles on 23 May 2026, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,036 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
1,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,689 miles
  • 2025 – 80,036 miles
  • 2024 – 79,628 miles
  • 2023 – 79,198 miles
  • 2022 – 77,325 miles
  • 2021 – 77,297 miles
  • 2020 – 76,191 miles
  • 2019 – 74,716 miles
  • 2017 – 74,353 miles
  • 2016 – 73,032 miles
  • 2015 – 71,044 miles
  • 2014 – 68,827 miles
  • 2013 – 65,988 miles
  • 2012 – 62,814 miles
  • 2011 – 60,218 miles
  • 2010 – 59,082 miles
  • 2009 – 57,547 miles
  • 2008 – 57,404 miles
  • 2007 – 57,110 miles
  • 2006 – 56,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Coolant leak very bad leaking from water pump and rear of engine. URGENT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,689 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    264613282846
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,689 miles (+653)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    859137170995
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,036 miles (+408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    80,036 miles
    Test number
    857127194165
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass79,628 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    344997430636
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,628 miles (+430)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    866439845867
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,198 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,198 miles
    Test number
    573839603374
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak very bad leaking from water pump and rear of engine. URGENT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering noise on full lock both directions

  7. Fail79,182 miles (+1,857)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,182 miles
    Test number
    569730852586
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak very bad leaking from water pump and rear of engine. URGENT
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering noise on full lock both directions

  8. Pass77,325 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,325 miles
    Test number
    955703370629
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass77,297 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,297 miles
    Test number
    614147983575
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Fail77,223 miles (+1,032)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    321085423134
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass76,191 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    678323306099
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail76,191 miles (+1,475)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,191 miles
    Test number
    803639272385
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass74,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    959306521974
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail74,716 miles (+363)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    409136015506
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass74,353 miles (+1,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    592253120265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass73,032 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,032 miles
    Test number
    988919475257
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail73,028 miles (+1,984)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,028 miles
    Test number
    628780255492
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass71,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,044 miles
    Test number
    913386862097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail710,815 miles (+641,988)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    710,815 miles
    Test number
    794535748549
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass68,827 miles (+2,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    328864054400
    • NoteBoth o.s tyres cracked

  21. Pass65,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,988 miles
    Test number
    197607643201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,980 miles (+3,166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,980 miles
    Test number
    278677043286
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass62,814 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    62,814 miles
    Test number
    345611252487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,763 miles (+2,545)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    555801802288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass60,218 miles (+1,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,218 miles
    Test number
    977913751131
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  26. Pass59,082 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    253261910425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,068 miles (+1,521)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,068 miles
    Test number
    253590810443
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass57,547 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,547 miles
    Test number
    593327109128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass57,404 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    640973738214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass57,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    214129027284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail57,110 miles (+604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    702869227247
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Pass56,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    403313136204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 NSV

Does L6 NSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NSV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NSV?
The MOT on L6 NSV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 NSV done?
L6 NSV was recorded at 80,689 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 1,224 miles a year.
Has L6 NSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NSV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 NSV 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 L6 NSV find?
L6 NSV passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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