VOLKSWAGEN

CARAVELLE 78PS · White

C177 GCW

MOTValid

MOT due30 Aug 2026

First reg1 Aug 1985

Mileage35,355 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 May 2027

Vehicle age

40 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 3 July 2026.

PASSED · 14 Aug 2025

Test date14 Aug 2025

Expiry30 Aug 2026

Test number239678985999

Mileage35,355 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 8 Aug 2025

Test date8 Aug 2025

Expiry—

Test number272061735757

Mileage35,340 mi

MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 16 Aug 2024

Test date16 Aug 2024

Expiry30 Aug 2025

Test number913926575504

Mileage34,412 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

FAILED · 13 Aug 2024

Test date13 Aug 2024

Expiry—

Test number595137983198

Mileage34,397 mi

MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Advisoryhazard warning lamp n/s front and rear out

PASSED · 31 Aug 2023

Test date31 Aug 2023

Expiry30 Aug 2024

Test number931000876589

Mileage32,866 mi

PASSED · 1 Nov 2022

Test date1 Nov 2022

Expiry11 Nov 2023

Test number907207165474

Mileage31,204 mi

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 20 Oct 2022

Test date20 Oct 2022

Expiry—

Test number997558181373

Mileage31,178 mi

MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play All four (5.1.3 (a) (i))

PASSED · 12 Nov 2021

Test date12 Nov 2021

Expiry11 Nov 2022

Test number790106317347

Mileage27,593 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 5 Nov 2021

Test date5 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number644796806080

Mileage27,591 mi

MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 17 Oct 2020

Test date17 Oct 2020

Expiry16 Oct 2021

Test number403126756004

Mileage24,918 mi

FAILED · 17 Oct 2020

Test date17 Oct 2020

Expiry—

Test number588050082442

Mileage24,917 mi

MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

PASSED · 8 Apr 2019

Test date8 Apr 2019

Expiry12 Oct 2020

Test number830338411229

Mileage172,081 mi

PASSED · 13 Apr 2018

Test date13 Apr 2018

Expiry12 Apr 2019

Test number328927054910

Mileage14,878 mi

AdvisoryCoolant leak

AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

PASSED · 7 Feb 2017

Test date7 Feb 2017

Expiry6 Feb 2018

Test number449127363144

Mileage14,535 mi

FAILED · 6 Feb 2017

Test date6 Feb 2017

Expiry—

Test number839503973317

Mileage14,534 mi

FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

PASSED · 7 Feb 2015

Test date7 Feb 2015

Expiry6 Feb 2016

Test number159138535402

Mileage14,503 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

PASSED · 15 Jan 2014

Test date15 Jan 2014

Expiry2 Feb 2015

Test number468875714057

Mileage12,527 mi

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAILED · 15 Jan 2014

Test date15 Jan 2014

Expiry—

Test number449105814033

Mileage12,572 mi

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 Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

PASSED · 15 Jan 2013

Test date15 Jan 2013

Expiry2 Feb 2014

Test number629185013009

Mileage10,368 mi

PASSED · 18 Jan 2012

Test date18 Jan 2012

Expiry2 Feb 2013

Test number627168012074

Mileage7,897 mi

FAILED · 18 Jan 2012

Test date18 Jan 2012

Expiry—

Test number188398212075

Mileage7,897 mi

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

PASSED · 27 Jan 2011

Test date27 Jan 2011

Expiry2 Feb 2012

Test number215097121071

Mileage4,820 mi

FAILED · 27 Jan 2011

Test date27 Jan 2011

Expiry—

Test number569837821036

Mileage4,820 mi

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

PASSED · 19 Jan 2010

Test date19 Jan 2010

Expiry2 Feb 2011

Test number104449210418

Mileage1,874 mi

FAILED · 19 Jan 2010

Test date19 Jan 2010

Expiry—

Test number952039810023

Mileage1,874 mi

FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FailFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

PASSED · 19 Jan 2009

Test date19 Jan 2009

Expiry2 Feb 2010

Test number953239519013

Mileage97,734 mi

FAILED · 19 Jan 2009

Test date19 Jan 2009

Expiry—

Test number731029519001

Mileage97,734 mi

FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 1 Feb 2008

Test date1 Feb 2008

Expiry2 Feb 2009

Test number132122438082

Mileage95,321 mi

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

PASSED · 3 Feb 2007

Test date3 Feb 2007

Expiry2 Feb 2008

Test number682524737011

Mileage90,302 mi

FAILED · 2 Feb 2007

Test date2 Feb 2007

Expiry—

Test number922573837099

Mileage90,302 mi

FailOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

FailOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)