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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,730 cc

LAW 830MOT history

LAW 830 is a green petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 49,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LAW 830 green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,681 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAW 830
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,730 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAW 830 was last recorded at 49,681 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,363 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
1,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,681 miles
  • 2024 – 48,363 miles
  • 2023 – 47,636 miles
  • 2022 – 47,063 miles
  • 2021 – 46,247 miles
  • 2020 – 45,425 miles
  • 2019 – 44,665 miles
  • 2018 – 43,994 miles
  • 2017 – 43,320 miles
  • 2016 – 42,448 miles
  • 2015 – 42,107 miles
  • 2014 – 41,639 miles
  • 2013 – 39,654 miles
  • 2012 – 39,444 miles
  • 2011 – 37,444 miles
  • 2010 – 36,432 miles
  • 2009 – 32,629 miles
  • 2008 – 27,480 miles
  • 2007 – 27,010 miles
  • 2006 – 25,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,681 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,681 miles (+1,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    134895942494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass48,363 miles (+727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,363 miles
    Test number
    943170099844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass47,636 miles (+573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    47,636 miles
    Test number
    808348247549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner track rod joints

  4. Pass47,063 miles (+816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    776881935422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass46,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,247 miles
    Test number
    457814616671
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail46,247 miles (+822)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,247 miles
    Test number
    508496366692
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,425 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    524860316731
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass44,665 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    44,665 miles
    Test number
    962891369782
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail44,655 miles (+661)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,655 miles
    Test number
    665542486624
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,994 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    758517689530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,320 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,320 miles
    Test number
    140675698053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    305711143092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,448 miles (+341)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    950315647109
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass42,107 miles (+468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    709200264688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass41,639 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    715574104312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass39,654 miles (+210)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,654 miles
    Test number
    588244793268
    • NoteCondensation in headlamps
    • NoteStonechips on windscreen

  17. Pass39,444 miles (+2,000)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    825083292243
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear two seats not fitted

  18. Pass37,444 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    37,444 miles
    Test number
    607392691274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    581048900304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,432 miles (+3,803)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    480768200412
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear seats missing unable to checl seatbelts

  21. Pass32,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    362923799257
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail32,629 miles (+5,149)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,629 miles
    Test number
    760752799299
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass27,480 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    500672508362
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    631918297266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,010 miles (+1,994)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,010 miles
    Test number
    252197097239
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box corroded

  26. Pass25,016 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,016 miles
    Test number
    793799186250
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

Questions about LAW 830

What vehicle is registration LAW 830 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAW 830 on a green petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Nov 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LAW 830 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LAW 830 is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LAW 830?
The MOT on LAW 830 is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LAW 830 done?
LAW 830 was recorded at 49,681 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,287 miles a year.
Has LAW 830 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAW 830 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LAW 830 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 LAW 830 find?
LAW 830 passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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