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VOLKSWAGEN

CARAVELLE TDI SWB · Blue

BEZ7 488
VOLKSWAGEN BEZ7 488
MOTValid
MOT due14 Nov 2026
First reg1 Nov 2001
Mileage171,280 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2027

Vehicle age

24 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 July 2026.

PASSED · 14 Nov 2025
Test date14 Nov 2025
Expiry14 Nov 2026
Test number243933262345
Mileage171,280 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 12 Nov 2025
Test date12 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number424693864303
Mileage171,279 mi
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 8 Nov 2024
Test date8 Nov 2024
Expiry14 Nov 2025
Test number782205996198
Mileage165,119 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2023
Test date15 Nov 2023
Expiry14 Nov 2024
Test number324061208815
Mileage158,770 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
FAILED · 2 Nov 2023
Test date2 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number321988855197
Mileage158,749 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED · 27 Oct 2022
Test date27 Oct 2022
Expiry9 Nov 2023
Test number499790138590
Mileage158,163 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Repair as soon as possible (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Repair as soon as possible (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MinorTyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
PASSED · 10 Nov 2021
Test date10 Nov 2021
Expiry9 Nov 2022
Test number949819667511
Mileage154,051 mi
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
FAILED · 2 Nov 2021
Test date2 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number448525953313
Mileage153,987 mi
AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 6 Nov 2020
Test date6 Nov 2020
Expiry5 Nov 2021
Test number713073919163
Mileage151,404 mi
PASSED · 26 Oct 2019
Test date26 Oct 2019
Expiry5 Nov 2020
Test number720787821455
Mileage148,822 mi
PASSED · 20 Oct 2018
Test date20 Oct 2018
Expiry5 Nov 2019
Test number445847342342
Mileage145,610 mi
PASSED · 31 Oct 2017
Test date31 Oct 2017
Expiry5 Nov 2018
Test number320862555057
Mileage141,588 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOil leak
PASSED · 1 Nov 2016
Test date1 Nov 2016
Expiry5 Nov 2017
Test number497580589825
Mileage135,633 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2015
Test date19 Oct 2015
Expiry5 Nov 2016
Test number511516381100
Mileage122,457 mi
PASSED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry5 Nov 2015
Test number237240114356
Mileage112,490 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FAILED · 6 Nov 2014
Test date6 Nov 2014
Expiry
Test number419250414431
Mileage112,490 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)