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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S727 LGFMOT history

S727 LGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 273,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
273,965 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S727 LGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S727 LGF was last recorded at 273,965 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 14,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2016: 23,452 miles, lower than 233,587 miles on 12 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
259,882 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
14,083 miles
Average per year
4,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 273,965 miles
  • 2022 – 259,882 miles
  • 2021 – 256,582 miles
  • 2020 – 255,464 miles
  • 2018 – 245,680 miles
  • 2017 – 239,250 miles
  • 2016 – 23,452 miles
  • 2015 – 233,587 miles
  • 2014 – 232,051 miles
  • 2013 – 230,518 miles
  • 2012 – 229,008 miles
  • 2010 – 226,519 miles
  • 2009 – 224,988 miles
  • 2008 – 222,192 miles
  • 2007 – 214,255 miles
  • 2006 – 196,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass273,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    273,965 miles
    Test number
    228839929389
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail273,965 miles (+14,083)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,965 miles
    Test number
    843111183071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass259,882 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    259,882 miles
    Test number
    172390454957
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail259,880 miles (+3,298)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,880 miles
    Test number
    216553673035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass256,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    256,582 miles
    Test number
    471734484099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail256,581 miles (+1,117)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,581 miles
    Test number
    954833823944
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Body obviously not squarely located on chassis BODY RUST (6.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass255,464 miles (+9,784)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    255,464 miles
    Test number
    416063474830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory external mirror slightly cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass245,680 miles (+6,430)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    245,680 miles
    Test number
    689142631895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass239,250 miles (+215,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    239,250 miles
    Test number
    254455931684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass23,452 miles (-210,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,452 miles
    Test number
    737236969545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass233,587 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    233,587 miles
    Test number
    588551675077
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail233,584 miles (+1,533)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,584 miles
    Test number
    888838165085
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition
    • NoteRear wiper blade broken

  13. Pass232,051 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    232,051 miles
    Test number
    437561524142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass230,518 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    230,518 miles
    Test number
    125734593445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass229,008 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    229,008 miles
    Test number
    386996372030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass226,519 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    226,519 miles
    Test number
    962632690267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail226,515 miles (+1,527)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,515 miles
    Test number
    320631090420
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass224,988 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    224,988 miles
    Test number
    300778179239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass222,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    222,192 miles
    Test number
    540244758245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    493793458228
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass214,255 miles (+18,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    214,255 miles
    Test number
    654852717236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass196,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    196,108 miles
    Test number
    664555306200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S727 LGF

Does S727 LGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S727 LGF expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S727 LGF?
The MOT on S727 LGF expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S727 LGF done?
S727 LGF was recorded at 273,965 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 4,702 miles a year.
Has S727 LGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S727 LGF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S727 LGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S727 LGF find?
S727 LGF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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