VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE L18SVW has 28 MOTs

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This 2000 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 188,353 miles 4 months ago on Monday 20th April 2026 at 12:19.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Sunday 25th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

L18SVW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH APRIL 2027188,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Front And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH APRIL 202525TH APRIL 2026187,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Nearside Front Inner Sill.
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH APRIL 2025187,057 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Retracting Mechanism Defective (7.1.2 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Nearside Front Inner Sill.
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED26TH APRIL 202425TH APRIL 2025185,324 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202215TH DECEMBER 2023182,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2022182,499 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202115TH DECEMBER 2022180,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 202020TH NOVEMBER 2021177,375 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2020177,375 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201920TH NOVEMBER 2020174,790 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Ns And Os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Forward Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 2019174,789 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Securing Bolt Loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Damaged To The Extent That It Does Not Function No Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  17. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 20182ND NOVEMBER 2019171,395 MI
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20172ND NOVEMBER 2018165,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion Outer Sill (6.1.a.1)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20162ND NOVEMBER 2017160,718 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20152ND NOVEMBER 2016154,663 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201429TH OCTOBER 2015148,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201329TH OCTOBER 2014142,864 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Floor Pan Panel Been Cut
  7. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Has Chunk Out Of Sidewall
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201229TH OCTOBER 2013136,422 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 2011130,552 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching By More Than 10mm Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  9. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Rubbers Perished
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201129TH OCTOBER 2012130,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  8. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Rubbers Perished
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201029TH OCTOBER 2011122,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Handbrake Cable Corroded
  7. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Outer Sill Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Floor Pan Has A Cut
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2010122,447 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Handbrake Cable Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Outer Sill Corroded
  9. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Floor Pan Has A Cut
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 200929TH OCTOBER 2010112,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Cut In Near Side Rear Floor
  5. USER ENTERED - Cut In Near Side Front Tyre
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 200829TH OCTOBER 2009101,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  3. USER ENTERED - Brake Pad Warning Lamp On
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200729TH OCTOBER 200888,525 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 200720TH FEBRUARY 200881,748 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion On Brake Pipes
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Wear In Ball Joint.
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Playiy/wear In Suspension Bushes.
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 200620TH FEBRUARY 200770,310 MI
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 200670,310 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L18SVW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

L18SVW MOT Comments

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L18SVW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 188,353 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,244 miles

L18SVW FAQs

This Volkswagen Caravelle with registration L18SVW was manufactured on Thursday 30th March 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 188,353 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 7,244 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Caravelle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L18SVW has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Caravelle has had 104 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Caravelle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does L18SVW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 L18SVW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L18SVW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 L18SVW does have Tax. Read more

When does L18SVW Tax expire?

The current Tax for L18SVW will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L18SVW MOT expire?

The current MOT for L18SVW will expire in 8 months on Sunday 25th April 2027. Read more

When did L18SVW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L18SVW was on Monday 20th April 2026 at 12:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L18SVW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for L18SVW we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L18SVW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for L18SVW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L18SVW?

L18SVW is registered as a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle. Read more

How many miles has L18SVW done?

The odometer reading for L18SVW at the last MOT in April 2026 was 188,353 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,244 miles per year. Read more

How old is L18SVW?

The vehicle L18SVW was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 30th March 2000. Read more

What colour is L18SVW?

The official colour of L18SVW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L18SVW have?

L18SVW has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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