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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,459 cc

L94 MWGMOT history

L94 MWG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

L94 MWG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
164,733 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L94 MWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L94 MWG was last recorded at 164,733 miles on 28 May 2024, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,490 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
1,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 164,733 miles
  • 2023 – 164,490 miles
  • 2022 – 162,582 miles
  • 2020 – 160,227 miles
  • 2019 – 159,827 miles
  • 2017 – 156,886 miles
  • 2016 – 156,094 miles
  • 2015 – 154,931 miles
  • 2014 – 152,169 miles
  • 2013 – 149,386 miles
  • 2012 – 147,667 miles
  • 2011 – 145,513 miles
  • 2010 – 142,150 miles
  • 2009 – 139,979 miles
  • 2008 – 137,469 miles
  • 2007 – 134,200 miles
  • 2006 – 130,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,733 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross mebmber by exhaust (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear wheel arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer wheel arch sharp egeds (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe perrished
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail164,733 miles (+243)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,733 miles
    Test number
    965975611649
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill by fuel tank (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross mebmber by exhaust (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear wheel arch to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer wheel arch sharp egeds (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,490 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,490 miles
    Test number
    776434855463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail164,474 miles (+23)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,474 miles
    Test number
    270026897425
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.58 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high unable to print test due to rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail164,451 miles (+1,869)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,451 miles
    Test number
    116876002597
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.64%, unable to print out due to high rpm (would not allow until rpm was reduced) (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high unable to print test due to rpm (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low near & offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near side rail front bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass162,582 miles (+2,355)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,582 miles
    Test number
    454440204096
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember behind bumper o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass160,227 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,227 miles
    Test number
    802252826412
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,827 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,827 miles
    Test number
    796025436466
    • AdvisoryAdvanced surface corrosion throughout underbody

  8. Fail159,822 miles (+2,936)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,822 miles
    Test number
    300171851734
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced surface corrosion throughout underbody

  9. Pass156,886 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,886 miles
    Test number
    719476036102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail156,883 miles (+789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,883 miles
    Test number
    744552721777
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass156,094 miles (+1,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    156,094 miles
    Test number
    376658597462
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member has slight corrosion but not holed

  12. Pass154,931 miles (+2,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,931 miles
    Test number
    288273165402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass152,169 miles (+2,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,169 miles
    Test number
    479106954139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass149,386 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    149,386 miles
    Test number
    867905063110
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail149,381 miles (+1,714)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,381 miles
    Test number
    127833963154
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass147,667 miles (+2,154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    147,667 miles
    Test number
    399724512132
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass145,513 miles (+3,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    145,513 miles
    Test number
    389854801103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass142,150 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    743815000176
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear brakes showed 60% imbalance
    • NoteRear chassis corroded

  19. Fail142,149 miles (+2,170)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,149 miles
    Test number
    324152680072
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside and offsaide rear chassis corroded

  20. Pass139,979 miles (+2,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    139,979 miles
    Test number
    911753179056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass137,469 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    137,469 miles
    Test number
    222904378070
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail137,429 miles (+3,229)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,429 miles
    Test number
    103976668419
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass134,200 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    134,200 miles
    Test number
    592122467044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass130,860 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    130,860 miles
    Test number
    241140086048
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOs inner sill corroded no holes
    • NoteOsr nsr wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteWheel chair ramp housing and fixings heavily corroded.

Questions about L94 MWG

Does L94 MWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L94 MWG expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L94 MWG?
The MOT on L94 MWG expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L94 MWG done?
L94 MWG was recorded at 164,733 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 1,862 miles a year.
Has L94 MWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L94 MWG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L94 MWG 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 L94 MWG find?
L94 MWG failed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: central front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill; central front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill by fuel tank, and 7 more.

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