Volkswagen Caravelle
Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc
L8 OWWMOT history
L8 OWW is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 244,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 244,887 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 OWW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 8 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 OWW was last recorded at 244,887 miles on 5 Oct 2025, 1,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 243,538 miles · 7 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,349 miles
- Average per year
- 5,338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 244,887 miles
- 2024 – 243,538 miles
- 2023 – 233,839 miles
- 2022 – 233,211 miles
- 2021 – 230,902 miles
- 2020 – 230,279 miles
- 2019 – 228,613 miles
- 2018 – 227,130 miles
- 2017 – 224,552 miles
- 2016 – 222,243 miles
- 2015 – 218,586 miles
- 2014 – 211,779 miles
- 2013 – 203,523 miles
- 2012 – 197,991 miles
- 2011 – 192,463 miles
- 2010 – 186,355 miles
- 2009 – 183,674 miles
- 2008 – 175,593 miles
- 2007 – 165,339 miles
- 2006 – 156,512 miles
- 2005 – 136,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,887 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll bushes worn
- AdvisoryAll under body under sealed
- AdvisoryGeberal corosion
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,887 miles (+1,349)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 244,887 miles
- Test number
- 604356917490
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll bushes worn
- AdvisoryAll under body under sealed
- AdvisoryGeberal corosion
Pass243,538 miles (+9,699)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 243,538 miles
- Test number
- 380050509354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,839 miles (+628)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 233,839 miles
- Test number
- 694134422456
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly notchy + possible leak
Pass233,211 miles (+2,309)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 233,211 miles
- Test number
- 779710848027
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass230,902 miles (+623)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 230,902 miles
- Test number
- 916528457238
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column top bearing
Pass230,279 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 230,279 miles
- Test number
- 252052025825
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail230,279 miles (+1,666)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,279 miles
- Test number
- 513344570176
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass228,613 miles (+1,483)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 228,613 miles
- Test number
- 888332861371
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass227,130 miles (+2,578)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 227,130 miles
- Test number
- 915643904588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,552 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 224,552 miles
- Test number
- 364590780905
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySmoking slightly
Fail224,552 miles (+2,309)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,552 miles
- Test number
- 913570016273
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySmoking slightly
Pass222,243 miles (+3,657)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 222,243 miles
- Test number
- 888630317525
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,586 miles (+6,807)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 218,586 miles
- Test number
- 158155885073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,779 miles (+8,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 211,779 miles
- Test number
- 825430984021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass203,523 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 203,523 miles
- Test number
- 909057783013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,515 miles (+5,524)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,515 miles
- Test number
- 496006583083
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass197,991 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 197,991 miles
- Test number
- 175970832062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,463 miles (+6,108)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 192,463 miles
- Test number
- 768711431022
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside rear sliding door does not open
Pass186,355 miles (+2,681)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 186,355 miles
- Test number
- 802556410128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass183,674 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 183,674 miles
- Test number
- 142365279151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail183,674 miles (+8,081)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,674 miles
- Test number
- 781395079162
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass175,593 miles (+10,254)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 175,593 miles
- Test number
- 323573868179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass165,339 miles (+8,827)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 165,339 miles
- Test number
- 981874767184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,512 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 156,512 miles
- Test number
- 731877456196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,509 miles (+20,219)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,509 miles
- Test number
- 171522756154
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureSeat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust corroding.... light corrosion on front brake pipes....front flexi hoses perashing....noise from engine/alternator area....slight play in front upper roll bar bushs....
Pass136,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 136,290 miles
- Test number
- 173623055196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,290 miles2 failures5 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,290 miles
- Test number
- 112482855138
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteDAMAGE NEARSIDE REAR LAMP LENSE
- NoteDAMAGE TO FRONT ROW MIDDLE SEAT SEAT BELT
- NoteNEARSDE FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT
- NotePLAY BOTH FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSHES
- NoteUNDER SHIELD FITTED TIME OF TEST
- NoteWHEEL TRIMS FITTED TIME OF TEST
- NoteOil leak
Questions about L8 OWW
- Does L8 OWW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 OWW expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 OWW?
- The MOT on L8 OWW expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 OWW done?
- L8 OWW was recorded at 244,887 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2025, an average of 5,338 miles a year.
- Has L8 OWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 OWW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2020.
- Has the mileage on L8 OWW 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 OWW find?
- L8 OWW passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all bushes worn; all under body under sealed, and 1 more.
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