Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
S40 EFLMOT history
S40 EFL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 215,718 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,665 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 EFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 EFL was last recorded at 215,718 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 8,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 206,734 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,984 miles
- Average per year
- 8,665 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,718 miles
- 2025 – 206,734 miles
- 2024 – 196,002 miles
- 2023 – 184,964 miles
- 2022 – 174,856 miles
- 2021 – 165,145 miles
- 2020 – 155,826 miles
- 2019 – 148,210 miles
- 2018 – 136,185 miles
- 2017 – 126,549 miles
- 2016 – 123,427 miles
- 2015 – 115,125 miles
- 2014 – 112,761 miles
- 2013 – 107,317 miles
- 2012 – 96,284 miles
- 2011 – 89,190 miles
- 2010 – 74,771 miles
- 2009 – 71,998 miles
- 2008 – 64,558 miles
- 2007 – 51,329 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,718 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Central exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,718 miles (+8,984)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 215,718 miles
- Test number
- 922356809125
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass206,734 miles (+10,732)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 206,734 miles
- Test number
- 111920597100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass196,002 miles (+11,038)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 196,002 miles
- Test number
- 608657103956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,964 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 184,964 miles
- Test number
- 207771970039
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail184,964 miles (+10,108)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,964 miles
- Test number
- 362368444200
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass174,856 miles (+9,711)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 174,856 miles
- Test number
- 386337590143
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust section outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass165,145 miles (+9,319)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 165,145 miles
- Test number
- 951486559440
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,826 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 155,826 miles
- Test number
- 700107115581
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Cracks to reg plate
- AdvisoryIndicator tell-tales flashing faster than is usual.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail lamp water ingress, light output not adversely affected.
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater, water ingress. Light output not adversely affected.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering noise.
Fail155,822 miles (+7,612)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,822 miles
- Test number
- 218441432669
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Cracks to reg plate
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIndicator tell-tales flashing faster than is usual.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tail lamp water ingress, light output not adversely affected.
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater, water ingress. Light output not adversely affected.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering noise.
Pass148,210 miles (+196)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 148,210 miles
- Test number
- 489659747504
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail148,014 miles (+11,829)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,014 miles
- Test number
- 254046328628
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached and rubbing on drive shaft (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass136,185 miles (+109)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 136,185 miles
- Test number
- 457833251264
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted undertrays fitted oscuring components.
- AdvisoryExhaust back box and middle section detioriated.
Fail136,076 miles (+9,527)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,076 miles
- Test number
- 352066420589
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted undertrays fitted oscuring components.
- AdvisoryExhaust back box and middle section detioriated.
Pass126,549 miles (+3,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 126,549 miles
- Test number
- 902851280931
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly detereorated
Pass123,427 miles (+8,302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,427 miles
- Test number
- 167870192533
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding
Pass115,125 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 115,125 miles
- Test number
- 217189585002
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass112,761 miles (+5,444)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 112,761 miles
- Test number
- 475046274234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust box corroded
Pass107,317 miles (+11,033)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 107,317 miles
- Test number
- 217434923308
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteCenter exhaust deteriorated
Pass96,284 miles (+7,094)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 96,284 miles
- Test number
- 785407552209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,190 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 89,190 miles
- Test number
- 957543571235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,179 miles (+14,408)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,179 miles
- Test number
- 876182371290
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass74,771 miles (+2,773)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 74,771 miles
- Test number
- 783007970272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,998 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 71,998 miles
- Test number
- 893801459283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,997 miles (+7,439)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,997 miles
- Test number
- 452280159237
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Pass64,558 miles (+13,229)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 64,558 miles
- Test number
- 223080868290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,329 miles
- Test number
- 554590077266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 EFL
- Does S40 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 EFL is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 EFL?
- The MOT on S40 EFL is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 EFL done?
- S40 EFL was recorded at 215,718 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,665 miles a year.
- Has S40 EFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 EFL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on S40 EFL 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 S40 EFL find?
- S40 EFL passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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