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VOLKSWAGEN

CARAVELLE · White

A530 GRU
MOTExpired
MOT due19 Apr 2026
First reg5 Dec 1983
Mileage43,596 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

42 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 March 2026.

PASSED · 14 Apr 2025
Test date14 Apr 2025
Expiry19 Apr 2026
Test number456242284171
Mileage43,596 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 20 Apr 2024
Test date20 Apr 2024
Expiry19 Apr 2025
Test number268356320472
Mileage42,628 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 14 Apr 2023
Test date14 Apr 2023
Expiry18 Apr 2024
Test number771449464923
Mileage40,114 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabaliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabaliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Apr 2022
Test date16 Apr 2022
Expiry18 Apr 2023
Test number461760987112
Mileage34,179 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 19 Apr 2021
Test date19 Apr 2021
Expiry18 Apr 2022
Test number155156053308
Mileage34,179 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Cab Step Corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Cab Step Corroded
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Tie Rod Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 16 Apr 2021
Test date16 Apr 2021
Expiry—
Test number514413385424
Mileage34,176 mi
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Cab Step Corroded
AdvisoryOffside Front Cab Step Corroded
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill End (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Tie Rod Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 May 2019
Test date8 May 2019
Expiry7 Nov 2020
Test number584987793783
Mileage33,337 mi
PASSED · 27 Apr 2018
Test date27 Apr 2018
Expiry26 Apr 2019
Test number432580900665
Mileage32,567 mi
FAILED · 24 Apr 2018
Test date24 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number476839902998
Mileage32,564 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 18 Apr 2017
Test date18 Apr 2017
Expiry17 Apr 2018
Test number512290843323
Mileage30,239 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAILED · 12 Apr 2017
Test date12 Apr 2017
Expiry—
Test number734789244943
Mileage30,234 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 22 Dec 2015
Test date22 Dec 2015
Expiry21 Dec 2016
Test number316210958735
Mileage26,759 mi
Advisorymain beam lights poor
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 5 Sep 2014
Test date5 Sep 2014
Expiry29 Sep 2015
Test number635378044280
Mileage24,023 mi
FAILED · 4 Sep 2014
Test date4 Sep 2014
Expiry—
Test number245347344286
Mileage24,019 mi
DangerousSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FailOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
PASSED · 30 Sep 2013
Test date30 Sep 2013
Expiry29 Sep 2014
Test number376653873273
Mileage21,224 mi
User Enteredhydrocarbons high passed after raising idle speed to 2000 rpm
FAILED · 30 Sep 2013
Test date30 Sep 2013
Expiry—
Test number377773873264
Mileage21,224 mi
PrsNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PrsOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Enteredhydrocarbons high passed after raising idle speed to 2000 rpm
PASSED · 30 Aug 2012
Test date30 Aug 2012
Expiry29 Aug 2013
Test number227233242205
Mileage20,006 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredscreenwashers poor
PASSED · 4 May 2011
Test date4 May 2011
Expiry4 May 2012
Test number277414621132
Mileage16,523 mi
User Enteredplay in offside of steering rack in ball end swivel
User Enteredcorrosion in nearside front outer sill (not structural)
User Enteredfluctuation in rear brakes
FAILED · 4 May 2011
Test date4 May 2011
Expiry—
Test number405034321143
Mileage16,523 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Enteredplay in offside of steering rack in ball end swivel
User Enteredcorrosion in nearside front outer sill (not structural)
User Enteredfluctuation in rear brakes
PASSED · 5 May 2010
Test date5 May 2010
Expiry4 May 2011
Test number691495220110
Mileage15,493 mi
User Enteredheavy oil leak from engine
FAILED · 4 May 2010
Test date4 May 2010
Expiry—
Test number964894320177
Mileage15,493 mi
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailEmissions not tested (7.0)
PASSED · 16 Jun 2009
Test date16 Jun 2009
Expiry15 Jun 2010
Test number272237169425
Mileage11,450 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredwater tank strap broken
User Enteredslight play in steering rack mounts
FAILED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry—
Test number173835059199
Mileage11,309 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailUpper Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
FailLower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredwater tank strap broken
User Enteredslight play in steering rack mounts
PASSED · 20 May 2008
Test date20 May 2008
Expiry24 May 2009
Test number560361448140
Mileage5,020 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight play in both steering rack ball end swivels
FAILED · 6 May 2008
Test date6 May 2008
Expiry—
Test number231677128144
Mileage5,020 mi
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredslight play in both steering rack inner ball end swivels
PASSED · 25 May 2007
Test date25 May 2007
Expiry24 May 2008
Test number340465247162
Mileage2,381 mi
FAILED · 21 May 2007
Test date21 May 2007
Expiry—
Test number412561347159
Mileage2,381 mi
FailOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failbrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Enteredoffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
PASSED · 4 May 2006
Test date4 May 2006
Expiry3 May 2007
Test number473354426183
Mileage99,184 mi
FAILED · 4 May 2006
Test date4 May 2006
Expiry—
Test number921464126193
Mileage99,184 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)