
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
LF02 TFYMOT history
LF02 TFY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 228,947 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 228,947 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 TFY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 8 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 TFY was last recorded at 228,947 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 228,928 miles · 6 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 9,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 228,947 miles
- 2023 – 170,888 miles
- 2019 – 163,267 miles
- 2018 – 151,229 miles
- 2017 – 139,736 miles
- 2016 – 128,465 miles
- 2013 – 125,330 miles
- 2012 – 118,627 miles
- 2011 – 107,768 miles
- 2010 – 90,015 miles
- 2009 – 81,312 miles
- 2008 – 71,911 miles
- 2007 – 59,891 miles
- 2006 – 46,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,947 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 228,947 miles
- Test number
- 273194840587
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail228,947 miles (+19)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,947 miles
- Test number
- 616465368977
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail228,928 miles (+58,040)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,928 miles
- Test number
- 150092270725
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass170,888 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 170,888 miles
- Test number
- 512839319399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail170,887 miles (+7,620)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,887 miles
- Test number
- 339837401473
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,267 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 163,267 miles
- Test number
- 499468355896
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail163,267 miles (+12,038)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,267 miles
- Test number
- 416280724558
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass151,229 miles (+362)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 151,229 miles
- Test number
- 656054643689
- AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail150,867 miles (+11,131)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,867 miles
- Test number
- 790415265692
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass139,736 miles (+760)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 139,736 miles
- Test number
- 631867963221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,976 miles (+10,511)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,976 miles
- Test number
- 322105973756
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested Due to noise from timing belt area. (7.3.A.1)
Pass128,465 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 128,465 miles
- Test number
- 246971938632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,461 miles (+3,131)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,461 miles
- Test number
- 702923477663
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail125,330 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,330 miles
- Test number
- 565299163271
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass125,330 miles (+6,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 125,330 miles
- Test number
- 968539163246
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,627 miles (+10,859)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 118,627 miles
- Test number
- 988303972267
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass107,768 miles (+5,981)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 107,768 miles
- Test number
- 549569051266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,787 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,787 miles
- Test number
- 207415671072
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass101,787 miles (+11,772)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 101,787 miles
- Test number
- 248555371031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,015 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,015 miles
- Test number
- 163807070073
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass90,015 miles (+8,703)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 90,015 miles
- Test number
- 583247370081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,312 miles (+9,401)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 81,312 miles
- Test number
- 143023669482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,911 miles (+12,020)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 71,911 miles
- Test number
- 604161278050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,891 miles (+13,761)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,891 miles
- Test number
- 721510587000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,130 miles
- Test number
- 181860586441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF02 TFY
- Does LF02 TFY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 TFY expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 TFY?
- The MOT on LF02 TFY expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 TFY done?
- LF02 TFY was recorded at 228,947 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 9,866 miles a year.
- Has LF02 TFY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 TFY has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF02 TFY 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 LF02 TFY find?
- LF02 TFY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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