VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE SWB · Red
Test date3 Jun 2026
Expiry2 Jun 2027
Test number978156329819
Mileage144,644 mi
AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroding
AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded, nearside rear repaired internally
MOTValid
MOT due2 Jun 2027
First reg1 Jan 1997
Mileage144,644 mi
TaxUntaxed
Tax due11 Jun 2026
Vehicle age
29 years and 6 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 7 July 2026.
Test date2 Jun 2026
Expiry—
Test number735549823532
Mileage144,641 mi
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroding
AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded, nearside rear repaired internally
Test date30 May 2025
Expiry29 May 2026
Test number260432299034
Mileage140,400 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Both sides excessively corroded out side of prescribed area
AdvisoryOffside Rear small hole in wheel arch out side of prescribed area
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Test date28 May 2025
Expiry—
Test number317784971573
Mileage140,396 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Both sides excessively corroded out side of prescribed area
AdvisoryOffside Rear small hole in wheel arch out side of prescribed area
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Test date21 May 2024
Expiry20 May 2025
Test number797380757498
Mileage—
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Test date13 May 2024
Expiry—
Test number525116471970
Mileage—
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Test date11 Apr 2022
Expiry10 Apr 2023
Test number968349485109
Mileage134,250 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Test date29 Mar 2022
Expiry—
Test number513953876847
Mileage134,250 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Test date22 Mar 2021
Expiry21 Mar 2022
Test number765195621813
Mileage128,724 mi
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Test date12 Mar 2021
Expiry—
Test number914984804872
Mileage128,715 mi
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Test date11 Mar 2020
Expiry10 Mar 2021
Test number805714554173
Mileage125,360 mi
Test date4 Mar 2020
Expiry—
Test number481637049527
Mileage125,360 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure not bolted down (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
AdvisoryNearside miror missing
Test date2 Nov 2018
Expiry1 Nov 2019
Test number219530969091
Mileage120,315 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Test date9 Oct 2018
Expiry—
Test number291446170783
Mileage120,310 mi
MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Test date5 Oct 2017
Expiry18 Oct 2018
Test number262251452964
Mileage120,279 mi
Test date29 Sep 2017
Expiry—
Test number144747701199
Mileage120,216 mi
FailBrake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Test date14 Oct 2016
Expiry18 Oct 2017
Test number137042966163
Mileage115,173 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date12 Oct 2016
Expiry—
Test number758328358623
Mileage115,173 mi
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date19 Oct 2015
Expiry18 Oct 2016
Test number752084407621
Mileage110,304 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date8 Oct 2015
Expiry—
Test number577865729482
Mileage110,114 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Test date1 Oct 2014
Expiry30 Sep 2015
Test number556194974280
Mileage106,277 mi
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test date1 Oct 2014
Expiry—
Test number837694474260
Mileage106,277 mi
PrsWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test date1 Oct 2013
Expiry30 Sep 2014
Test number265734973271
Mileage102,750 mi
AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Test date19 Sep 2012
Expiry—
Test number115223062202
Mileage99,674 mi
PrsNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Test date19 Sep 2012
Expiry20 Sep 2013
Test number958363462284
Mileage99,674 mi
Test date21 Sep 2011
Expiry—
Test number379614161491
Mileage96,510 mi
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredboth front tyres perished
Test date21 Sep 2011
Expiry20 Sep 2012
Test number226234661266
Mileage96,510 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredboth front tyres perished
Test date19 Aug 2010
Expiry20 Aug 2011
Test number730281630257
Mileage93,633 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredslight play in steering rack
Test date18 Aug 2009
Expiry20 Aug 2010
Test number351980939267
Mileage87,992 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Test date19 Aug 2008
Expiry20 Aug 2009
Test number893162938252
Mileage82,131 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredoffside rear tyre perished
Test date16 Aug 2008
Expiry—
Test number394629728264
Mileage82,094 mi
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredoffside rear tyre perished
Test date21 Aug 2007
Expiry20 Aug 2008
Test number364373237286
Mileage75,137 mi
Test date15 Aug 2007
Expiry—
Test number601817427233
Mileage75,134 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth rear self leveling shock absorbers light misting of oil
Test date21 Aug 2006
Expiry20 Aug 2007
Test number911363836262
Mileage65,434 mi
User EnteredChip in nearside headlight.
†Front pads getting low.
†Nearside self leveling shock absorber damp.
†Other seat belts in vehicle but no seats,