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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

L8 GNSMOT history

L8 GNS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 16 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 340,186 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

L8 GNS silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
340,186 km
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,316 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GNS was last recorded at 340,186 km on 13 Feb 2026, 3,944 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
336,242 km · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,944 km
Average per year
16,316 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 340,186 km
  • 2025 – 336,242 km
  • 2024 – 334,842 km
  • 2023 – 333,564 km
  • 2022 – 330,264 km
  • 2020 – 327,047 km
  • 2019 – 309,998 km
  • 2018 – 299,000 km
  • 2017 – 265,000 km
  • 2016 – 244,330 km
  • 2015 – 217,637 km
  • 2014 – 198,426 km
  • 2013 – 175,878 km
  • 2012 – 151,328 km
  • 2010 – 120,807 km
  • 2009 – 90,723 km
  • 2008 – 69,527 km
  • 2007 – 38,615 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass340,186 km
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass340,186 km (+3,944)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    340,186 km
    Test number
    213479069627
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass336,242 km (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    336,242 km
    Test number
    235522909968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass334,842 km (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    334,842 km
    Test number
    318559034613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail334,832 km (+1,268)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    334,832 km
    Test number
    228210894161
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass333,564 km (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    333,564 km
    Test number
    459979009477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass330,264 km (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    330,264 km
    Test number
    833063031799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass327,047 km (+17,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    327,047 km
    Test number
    369877103475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass309,998 km (+10,998)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    309,998 km
    Test number
    128447314783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass299,000 km (+34,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    299,000 km
    Test number
    459848143538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass265,000 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    265,000 km
    Test number
    600621786664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail265,000 km (+20,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,000 km
    Test number
    404632153318
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass244,330 km (+26,693)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    244,330 km
    Test number
    219056508460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass217,637 km (+19,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    217,637 km
    Test number
    737957015037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass198,426 km (+22,548)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    198,426 km
    Test number
    669631714023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass175,878 km (+24,550)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    175,878 km
    Test number
    959502513018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,328 km (+30,521)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    151,328 km
    Test number
    346724102010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,807 km (+30,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,807 km
    Test number
    923743400389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,723 km (+21,196)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,723 km
    Test number
    743794309318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,527 km (+30,912)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,527 km
    Test number
    484359708435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,615 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,615 km
    Test number
    331273837221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,615 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,615 km
    Test number
    374433937225
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass88,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    102603766227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 GNS

Does L8 GNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GNS is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GNS?
The MOT on L8 GNS is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GNS done?
L8 GNS was recorded at 340,186 km at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 16,316 km a year.
Has L8 GNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GNS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 GNS 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 GNS find?
L8 GNS passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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