GL53NTF - VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 21 hours ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 30 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
30
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 15 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 194,296 mi
Expires: 23 October 2026
Passed - 18 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,187 mi
Expires: 23 October 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear suspension lower arms have bad surface corrosion
Failed - 14 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,179 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image due to faded and scratched lenses (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- Major Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides brake reaction bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear suspension lower arms have bad surface corrosion
Passed - 24 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,025 mi
Expires: 23 October 2024
Failed - 13 October 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 176,003 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs excessively corroded and narrow banding across rear swept faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable and/or calliper seized (1.4.1 (a))
Passed - 07 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 167,797 mi
Expires: 08 October 2023
Passed - 06 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 162,820 mi
Expires: 08 October 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 02 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,602 mi
Expires: 08 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 01 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,600 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 09 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,408 mi
Expires: 08 October 2020
Passed - 05 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,810 mi
Expires: 04 September 2019
Passed - 15 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,954 mi
Expires: 04 September 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front o/s and n/s suspension arm bushes weak
- Advisory exhaust deteriorated
Failed - 15 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,952 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' cam and dash mount (8.3.1e)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Front o/s and n/s suspension arm bushes weak
- Advisory exhaust deteriorated
Passed - 05 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,426 mi
Expires: 04 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front brake hose perishing
Failed - 05 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,426 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Advisory Offside Front brake hose perishing
Passed - 22 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,286 mi
Expires: 07 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 22 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,286 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed - 08 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,029 mi
Expires: 07 August 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 08 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,029 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 16 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,528 mi
Expires: 08 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed - 16 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,528 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed - 20 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,719 mi
Expires: 08 September 2013
Passed - 17 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,758 mi
Expires: 08 September 2012
Passed - 09 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,154 mi
Expires: 08 September 2011
Failed - 08 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,151 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Passed - 12 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,541 mi
Expires: 13 November 2010
Failed - 12 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,541 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Passed - 06 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,162 mi
Expires: 13 November 2009
Passed - 13 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,851 mi
Expires: 13 November 2008
Passed - 11 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,831 mi
Expires: 13 November 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for GL53NTF?
The MOT expires on 23 October 2026.
What is the tax status of GL53NTF?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of GL53NTF?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2460cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of GL53NTF?
This vehicle produces 221 g/km of CO2 emissions.