Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
V730 LKJMOT history
V730 LKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 221,864 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,532 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V730 LKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V730 LKJ was last recorded at 221,864 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,619 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 245 miles
- Average per year
- 2,532 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,864 miles
- 2025 – 221,619 miles
- 2024 – 215,871 miles
- 2023 – 206,416 miles
- 2022 – 200,474 miles
- 2021 – 193,602 miles
- 2020 – 189,996 miles
- 2019 – 184,687 miles
- 2018 – 180,994 miles
- 2017 – 175,780 miles
- 2016 – 174,623 miles
- 2015 – 174,345 miles
- 2014 – 173,707 miles
- 2013 – 173,030 miles
- 2012 – 172,466 miles
- 2010 – 172,226 miles
- 2009 – 172,027 miles
- 2008 – 171,669 miles
- 2007 – 171,258 miles
- 2006 – 170,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,864 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Side Mirror insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,864 miles (+245)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 221,864 miles
- Test number
- 136538605652
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
Pass221,619 miles (+5,748)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 221,619 miles
- Test number
- 145188728547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,871 miles (+9,455)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 215,871 miles
- Test number
- 144778636840
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,416 miles (+5,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 206,416 miles
- Test number
- 870427179575
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass200,474 miles (+89)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 200,474 miles
- Test number
- 521776586117
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side Mirror insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,385 miles (+6,783)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,385 miles
- Test number
- 470081184184
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side Mirror insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass193,602 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 193,602 miles
- Test number
- 445863677763
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail193,602 miles (+3,606)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,602 miles
- Test number
- 913989913309
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,996 miles (+5,309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 189,996 miles
- Test number
- 356022509309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass184,687 miles (+3,693)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 184,687 miles
- Test number
- 743631580012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,994 miles (+5,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 180,994 miles
- Test number
- 503526140558
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn and perished on inner edge no cords showing at time of test (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass175,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 175,780 miles
- Test number
- 611893194305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,780 miles (+1,157)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,780 miles
- Test number
- 150041695362
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass174,623 miles (+278)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 174,623 miles
- Test number
- 826357333516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,345 miles (+638)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 174,345 miles
- Test number
- 379260285006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,707 miles (+677)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 173,707 miles
- Test number
- 347715484003
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass173,030 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 173,030 miles
- Test number
- 127465173086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,466 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 172,466 miles
- Test number
- 138431692401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,226 miles (+199)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 172,226 miles
- Test number
- 184669890094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,027 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 172,027 miles
- Test number
- 591328299079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,669 miles (+411)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 171,669 miles
- Test number
- 254632228499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,258 miles (+283)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 171,258 miles
- Test number
- 392914097075
- NoteSlight blow on exhaust
Pass170,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 170,975 miles
- Test number
- 803860326080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V730 LKJ
- Does V730 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V730 LKJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V730 LKJ?
- The MOT on V730 LKJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V730 LKJ done?
- V730 LKJ was recorded at 221,864 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,532 miles a year.
- Has V730 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V730 LKJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on V730 LKJ 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 V730 LKJ find?
- V730 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; undertrays fitted at time of test.
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