# AL05LAB — VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE MOT History & Vehicle Check AL05LAB is a Red VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE, Diesel (2460cc), first registered 2005-05-06. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for AL05LAB — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | AL05LAB | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | CARAVELLE | | Colour | Red | | Fuel type | Diesel | | Engine size | 2460cc | | First registered | 2005-05-06 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2027-04-10 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 30 - Passes: 18 - Fails: 12 - Pass rate: 60% - Total defects recorded: 73 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-04-02 11:14:29 | PASSED | 219,146 MI | 2027-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2026-04-01 08:18:27 | FAILED | 219,146 MI | — | | 2025-03-25 13:18:03 | PASSED | 213,676 MI | 2026-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2025-03-25 10:22:47 | FAILED | 213,676 MI | — | | 2024-04-09 13:19:15 | PASSED | 206,526 MI | 2025-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2023-04-11 13:15:07 | PASSED | 196,562 MI | 2024-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2023-03-30 10:29:39 | FAILED | 196,562 MI | — | | 2022-04-01 13:32:42 | PASSED | 190,060 MI | 2023-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-01 12:39:33 | FAILED | 190,060 MI | — | | 2021-03-23 09:04:16 | PASSED | 187,220 MI | 2022-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2020-04-09 16:27:58 | PASSED | 185,637 MI | 2021-04-08 00:00:00 | | 2020-04-08 16:22:23 | FAILED | 185,637 MI | — | | 2019-03-22 12:21:33 | PASSED | 180,154 MI | 2020-03-21 00:00:00 | | 2019-03-22 10:14:58 | FAILED | 180,154 MI | — | | 2018-02-23 17:28:34 | PASSED | 175,430 MI | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2018-02-22 15:12:44 | FAILED | 175,430 MI | — | | 2017-02-21 16:17:53 | PASSED | 168,253 MI | 2018-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2017-02-21 10:06:21 | FAILED | 168,253 MI | — | | 2016-02-10 16:13:00 | PASSED | 164,620 MI | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-02 16:22:20 | PASSED | 160,415 MI | 2016-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2015-02-02 12:47:52 | FAILED | 160,415 MI | — | | 2014-02-24 14:20:04 | PASSED | 152,331 MI | 2015-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2014-02-24 10:51:19 | FAILED | 152,331 MI | — | | 2013-03-02 14:46:36 | PASSED | 146,891 MI | 2014-03-01 00:00:00 | | 2011-12-08 16:23:11 | PASSED | 139,559 MI | 2012-12-07 00:00:00 | | 2010-12-06 10:40:35 | PASSED | 122,052 MI | 2011-12-05 00:00:00 | | 2010-12-03 15:10:01 | FAILED | 122,052 MI | — | | 2009-05-05 16:09:11 | PASSED | 83,536 MI | 2010-05-06 00:00:00 | | 2009-05-01 13:32:39 | FAILED | 83,536 MI | — | | 2008-05-01 13:48:22 | PASSED | 63,310 MI | 2009-05-06 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2026-04-02 11:14:29 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2026-04-01 08:18:27 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) - MINOR: Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2025-03-25 13:18:03 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2025-03-25 10:22:47 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MINOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2024-04-09 13:19:15 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fraying cable (1.1.15 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) **2023-04-11 13:15:07 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) **2023-03-30 10:29:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - ADVISORY: Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) **2022-04-01 12:39:33 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - DANGEROUS: Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) **2021-03-23 09:04:16 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) **2020-04-08 16:22:23 (FAILED)** - DANGEROUS: Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) - DANGEROUS: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Hydraulic brake calliper damaged o/s rear caliper seized (1.1.16 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) **2019-03-22 10:14:58 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2018-02-22 15:12:44 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3) - FAIL: Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2017-02-21 10:06:21 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2015-02-02 12:47:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2014-02-24 10:51:19 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) **2010-12-03 15:10:01 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) - FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) - FAIL: Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) **2009-05-05 16:09:11 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2009-05-01 13:32:39 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) - FAIL: Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for AL05LAB is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/AL05LAB. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.