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Volkswagen Caravelle

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 2,461 cc

L8 GKTMOT history

L8 GKT is a brown diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L8 GKT brown Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,652 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GKT was last recorded at 124,652 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,895 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,757 miles
Average per year
8,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,652 miles
  • 2024 – 119,895 miles
  • 2023 – 112,498 miles
  • 2022 – 101,290 miles
  • 2021 – 90,764 miles
  • 2020 – 83,415 miles
  • 2019 – 77,332 miles
  • 2018 – 68,952 miles
  • 2017 – 57,345 miles
  • 2016 – 50,795 miles
  • 2015 – 44,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,652 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Center & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working & len's missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,652 miles (+4,757)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,652 miles
    Test number
    342739543488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,895 miles (+35)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,895 miles
    Test number
    462034443998
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working & len's missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  3. Fail119,860 miles (+7,362)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,860 miles
    Test number
    939921818507
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working & len's missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  4. Pass112,498 miles (+11,208)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,498 miles
    Test number
    747405380741
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working & len's missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre's wearing on edge's
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  5. Pass101,290 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    538646323792
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  6. Fail101,290 miles (+10,526)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    134119708398
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush [border line] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  7. Pass90,764 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    617730215239
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len's missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  8. Fail90,764 miles (+7,349)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    603555870865
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light len's missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  9. Pass83,415 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    106317457134
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light len's missing
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  10. Fail83,415 miles (+6,083)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,415 miles
    Test number
    426141165460
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light len's missing
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust box's in poor condition

  11. Pass77,332 miles (+8,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    794727124935
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear tyre's wearing unevenly on inner edge's

  12. Pass68,952 miles (+8,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    114967827610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass60,278 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    731310022542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,345 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,345 miles
    Test number
    666461807165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,795 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    398885536717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,069 miles (+9,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,069 miles
    Test number
    459602441519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    906727005048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GKT

Does L8 GKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GKT is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GKT?
The MOT on L8 GKT is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GKT done?
L8 GKT was recorded at 124,652 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,151 miles a year.
Has L8 GKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GKT has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 GKT 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 L8 GKT find?
L8 GKT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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