VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE L33DLW has 26 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2000 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 218,029 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 14:35.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 28th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

L33DLW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 2026218,029 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nsf Inner/outer & Osf Outer / Inner Front Sills-Step Sills,,-Podotmonitor,,,,25 Yr Old//miles Etc Etc,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. ADVISORY - Reverse Lights Inop,,((3,00-Default)),,p3,,25 Yr Old/niles Etc Etc,,osf Inner D/handle Broken-But Operational,
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 2025218,026 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Nsf Inner/outer & Osf Outer / Inner Front Sills-Step Sills,,-Podotmonitor,,,,25 Yr Old//miles Etc Etc,, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. ADVISORY - Reverse Lights Inop,,((3,00-Default)),,p3,,25 Yr Old/niles Etc Etc,,osf Inner D/handle Broken-But Operational,
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202428TH OCTOBER 2025216,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - ((3,00-Default)),,24 Yr Old/miles Etc Etc,,,,,all Sus /brake / Steering Components Show Signs Of Wear Etc Etc,-Age/miles ,,
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2024216,066 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - ((3,00-Default)),,24 Yr Old/miles Etc Etc,,,,,all Sus /brake / Steering Components Show Signs Of Wear Etc Etc,-Age/miles ,,
  5. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202327TH OCTOBER 2024214,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner & Outer Step Sills ,,,23 Yr Old/miles Etc Etc, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - ((3.00-Default)),,s/pipes Fitted Vehicle Lowered,,235/40/18 X 4,,,23 Yr Old/miles Etc Etc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2023214,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Lower Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner & Outer Step Sills ,,,23 Yr Old/miles Etc Etc, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - ((3.00-Default)),,s/pipes Fitted Vehicle Lowered,,235/40/18 X 4,,,23 Yr Old/miles Etc Etc !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  11. PRS - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202227TH OCTOBER 2023211,003 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nsf & Osf S/sills Hsc,,d/seat Torn,,osf Inner D/handle Missing-But Operational,,22 Yr Old /// Miles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  5. ADVISORY - ((3.00-Default)) Sus Lowered ..side Pipes Fitted,,,,,
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2022211,003 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Rear Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nsf & Osf S/sills Hsc,,d/seat Torn,,osf Inner D/handle Missing-But Operational,,22 Yr Old /// Miles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  6. ADVISORY - ((3.00-Default)) Sus Lowered ..side Pipes Fitted,,,,,
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202115TH AUGUST 2022207,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Nsf & Osf O/sills/step Areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Rear Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - 235/40/18 X 4,,((3.00default )) Side Pipes Fitted & Vehicle Lowered,,...21 Yr Old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FAILED12TH AUGUST 2021207,031 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Nsf & Osf =2=both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Step Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Nsf & Osf O/sills/step Areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. MINOR - Rear Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - 235/40/18 X 4,,((3.00default )) Side Pipes Fitted & Vehicle Lowered,,...21 Yr Old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202012TH AUGUST 2021203,809 MI
FAILED13TH AUGUST 2020203,809 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20192ND OCTOBER 2020198,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - T-Belt & Service?,,,235/40/18 X 4,,d/seat Torn,,brake W/light On Dash,,osf Door Operation Badly Worn Inside,,bonnet Release 2 Man Job..nsf Inner Sill Corr=os 30 Etc,,2 X O/sills Hsc
FAILED27TH MARCH 2019198,043 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust On A Vehicle Fitted With A Diesel Particulate Filter Emits Visible Smoke Of Any Colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect ********nsf & Osf **********no Images !!!!!!!! (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Headlamp Levelling Device Cannot Be Operated From The Driver's Seat (4.1.5 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged *******nsf & Osf Cords Showing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - T-Belt & Service?,,,235/40/18 X 4,,d/seat Torn,,brake W/light On Dash,,osf Door Operation Badly Worn Inside,,bonnet Release 2 Man Job..nsf Inner Sill Corr=os 30 Etc,,2 X O/sills Hsc
PASSED28TH MARCH 201827TH MARCH 2019194,035 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nsf Step Sill Corroded But Os 30cm,,t/belt & Service?...vehicle Ommitting Bit Of Smoke-Podot-Monitor,,yellow B/w/light On Dash,,oil Leak,,2 X R/tyres Ie's,,235/40/18 X 4,,
PASSED23RD MARCH 201722ND MARCH 2018188,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - T/belt & Service?-Check Vehicle Records
  2. ADVISORY - Brake W/light On Dash
  3. ADVISORY - 235/40/18 X 4
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Nsf Inner Sill Areas Corroed Os 50cm
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201614TH JANUARY 2017180,906 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - T/belt & Service??/-Check Vehicle Records
  2. ADVISORY - 235/40/18 X 4
  3. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Etc
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - 2 X F/tyres Ie's Worn
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle P/customized--Sus,lights,etc Etc
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201514TH JANUARY 2016172,988 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201420TH FEBRUARY 2015166,877 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 201327TH MARCH 2014162,624 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. USER ENTERED - Brake Pedal Rubber Showing Slight Wear.
  6. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded.
  7. USER ENTERED - Cut In Nearside Rear Tyre Side Wall Unable To See The Cords.
  8. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201220TH MARCH 2013157,401 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
PASSED2ND JUNE 20111ST JUNE 2012156,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED18TH AUGUST 200921ST AUGUST 2010152,523 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 200821ST AUGUST 2009152,018 MI
PASSED15TH JUNE 200714TH JUNE 2008138,173 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH MAY 200610TH MAY 2007120,565 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L33DLW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

L33DLW MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

L33DLW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 218,029 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,721 miles

L33DLW FAQs

This Volkswagen Caravelle with registration L33DLW was manufactured on Friday 31st March 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 218,029 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,721 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 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 L33DLW has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Caravelle has had 74 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 19 Major, 5 Dangerous and 0 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 Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does L33DLW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 17th May 2026 L33DLW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L33DLW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 17th May 2026 L33DLW does have Tax. Read more

When does L33DLW Tax expire?

The current Tax for L33DLW will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 L33DLW MOT expire?

The current MOT for L33DLW will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 28th October 2026. Read more

When did L33DLW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L33DLW was on Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 14:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L33DLW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L33DLW we can see 19 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 L33DLW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L33DLW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L33DLW?

L33DLW is registered as a 2000 Volkswagen Caravelle. Read more

How many miles has L33DLW done?

The odometer reading for L33DLW at the last MOT in October 2025 was 218,029 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 8,721 miles per year. Read more

How old is L33DLW?

The vehicle L33DLW was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st March 2000. Read more

What colour is L33DLW?

The official colour of L33DLW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L33DLW have?

L33DLW has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

L33DLW MOT Check