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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L8 VKNMOT history

L8 VKN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 20 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L8 VKN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2026
Mileage
118,446 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 VKN was last recorded at 118,446 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 10,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,724 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,722 miles
Average per year
7,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,446 miles
  • 2024 – 107,724 miles
  • 2022 – 87,596 miles
  • 2020 – 74,904 miles
  • 2019 – 62,397 miles
  • 2018 – 52,384 miles
  • 2017 – 51,481 miles
  • 2016 – 47,702 miles
  • 2015 – 37,391 miles
  • 2014 – 30,005 miles
  • 2013 – 23,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,446 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Second row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWill require emissions check on retest

What MOT failures 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 Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Child seat fitted with Isofix

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,446 miles (+10,722)4 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,446 miles
    Test number
    408295147730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Second row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWill require emissions check on retest

  2. Pass107,724 miles (+7,894)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    209746820051
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,830 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    158513337222
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,830 miles (+12,234)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    306311688958
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass87,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    998120697755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail87,596 miles (+7,377)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,596 miles
    Test number
    691436845945
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,219 miles
    Test number
    543406720142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,219 miles (+5,315)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,219 miles
    Test number
    499880906696
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,904 miles (+12,507)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,904 miles
    Test number
    232872204064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,397 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    317257729775
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Child seat fitted with Isofix (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail62,386 miles (+10,002)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,386 miles
    Test number
    638595903394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Child seat fitted with Isofix (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass52,384 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,384 miles
    Test number
    584192359286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    979904979492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,481 miles (+3,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    231929432199
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass47,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    378762584310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,702 miles (+4,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,702 miles
    Test number
    497467658460
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    394734956361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,813 miles (+5,422)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,813 miles
    Test number
    785742352391
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,391 miles (+7,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    739788575009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,005 miles (+6,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,005 miles
    Test number
    816472834102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail23,674 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,674 miles
    Test number
    376783133100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass23,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,674 miles
    Test number
    989413333168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VKN

Does L8 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 VKN expired on 4 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 VKN?
The MOT on L8 VKN expired on 4 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 VKN done?
L8 VKN was recorded at 118,446 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,491 miles a year.
Has L8 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VKN has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 VKN 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 VKN find?
L8 VKN failed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside rear tyre has ply or cords damaged; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed, and 8 more.

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