VOLKSWAGEN

CARAVELLE · Yellow

R843 GAA

MOTValid

MOT due7 Dec 2026

First reg11 Mar 1998

Mileage336,692 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

28 years and 3 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 13 June 2026.

PASSED · 8 Dec 2025

Test date8 Dec 2025

Expiry7 Dec 2026

Test number327093997348

Mileage336,692 mi

Advisoryspare wheel holder slightly corroded.

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FAILED · 1 Dec 2025

Test date1 Dec 2025

Expiry—

Test number656334211258

Mileage336,688 mi

MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Advisoryspare wheel holder slightly corroded.

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PASSED · 28 Nov 2024

Test date28 Nov 2024

Expiry30 Nov 2025

Test number751090643113

Mileage331,564 mi

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASSED · 1 Dec 2023

Test date1 Dec 2023

Expiry30 Nov 2024

Test number694833444562

Mileage324,922 mi

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Advisoryspare wheel cradle corrosion

FAILED · 16 Nov 2023

Test date16 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number271092839731

Mileage324,922 mi

MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, at back and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Advisoryspare wheel cradle starting to corrode.

MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 9 Nov 2022

Test date9 Nov 2022

Expiry16 Nov 2023

Test number814039082962

Mileage318,639 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front diagonal chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Advisoryboth front wings very corroded

AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FAILED · 1 Nov 2022

Test date1 Nov 2022

Expiry—

Test number286704638770

Mileage318,630 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front diagonal chassis rail holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))

MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

Advisoryboth front wings very corroded

PASSED · 17 Nov 2021

Test date17 Nov 2021

Expiry16 Nov 2022

Test number887999166221

Mileage309,886 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

FAILED · 16 Nov 2021

Test date16 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number222451581181

Mileage309,885 mi

DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

FAILED · 8 Nov 2021

Test date8 Nov 2021

Expiry—

Test number379475387166

Mileage309,862 mi

DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting passanger footwell under neath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch rotten (6.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

PASSED · 11 Nov 2020

Test date11 Nov 2020

Expiry10 Nov 2021

Test number764774727179

Mileage300,303 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

FAILED · 9 Nov 2020

Test date9 Nov 2020

Expiry—

Test number170689070736

Mileage300,303 mi

MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 8 May 2019

Test date8 May 2019

Expiry9 Nov 2020

Test number870302192819

Mileage284,183 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever close to seat / hand could get trapped (1.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated hand brake lever on caliper sticking (1.1.6 (d))

AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on tick over (8.2.2.2 (c))

PASSED · 26 Apr 2018

Test date26 Apr 2018

Expiry9 May 2019

Test number874215907751

Mileage271,727 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

PASSED · 24 Apr 2017

Test date24 Apr 2017

Expiry9 May 2018

Test number480771125801

Mileage265,908 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryNearside Rear body corroded close to middle row seat base mount

FAILED · 21 Apr 2017

Test date21 Apr 2017

Expiry—

Test number278634692168

Mileage265,907 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

AdvisoryNearside Rear body corroded close to middle row seat base mount

PASSED · 21 Apr 2016

Test date21 Apr 2016

Expiry9 May 2017

Test number394963436210

Mileage261,751 mi

Advisoryrear seats removed at time of test

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Advisoryfront wipers poor

AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 23 Apr 2015

Test date23 Apr 2015

Expiry9 May 2016

Test number589913915189

Mileage257,554 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

User Enteredo/s headlamp damaged

User Enteredcentre and rear exhaust system in poor condition

PASSED · 29 Apr 2014

Test date29 Apr 2014

Expiry9 May 2015

Test number365709314110

Mileage249,596 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

PASSED · 9 May 2013

Test date9 May 2013

Expiry9 May 2014

Test number975209023137

Mileage239,574 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

User Enteredfront number plate deteriorating

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 3 May 2013

Test date3 May 2013

Expiry—

Test number225503723137

Mileage239,574 mi

FailOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

User Enteredfront number plate deteriorating

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 1 May 2012

Test date1 May 2012

Expiry9 May 2013

Test number166032922168

Mileage229,980 mi

User Enteredfront cross member heavily corroded

User Enteredoffside front wheel slightly buckled

FAILED · 30 Apr 2012

Test date30 Apr 2012

Expiry—

Test number536941122166

Mileage229,980 mi

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

User Enteredfront cross member heavily corroded

User Enteredoffside front wheel slightly buckled

PASSED · 28 Apr 2011

Test date28 Apr 2011

Expiry9 May 2012

Test number256268811102

Mileage217,932 mi

User Enteredslight play in offside and nearside steering arms and track rod ends

User Enterednearside inner cv gaitor split

User Enteredanti roll bar bushes worn

FAILED · 28 Apr 2011

Test date28 Apr 2011

Expiry—

Test number888488011112

Mileage217,932 mi

PrsOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

User Enteredslight play in offside and nearside steering arms and track rod ends

User Enterednearside inner cv gaitor split

User Enteredanti roll bar bushes worn

PASSED · 10 May 2010

Test date10 May 2010

Expiry9 May 2011

Test number941220630133

Mileage203,728 mi

PASSED · 23 Feb 2009

Test date23 Feb 2009

Expiry9 Mar 2010

Test number304034459039

Mileage184,158 mi

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

FAILED · 19 Feb 2009

Test date19 Feb 2009

Expiry—

Test number152950559483

Mileage183,989 mi

FailOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

PASSED · 27 Feb 2008

Test date27 Feb 2008

Expiry9 Mar 2009

Test number864238258077

Mileage172,510 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PASSED · 5 Mar 2007

Test date5 Mar 2007

Expiry9 Mar 2008

Test number613214667019

Mileage155,049 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enteredslight play in inner steering joints offside and nearside

PASSED · 10 Mar 2006

Test date10 Mar 2006

Expiry9 Mar 2007

Test number142029566403

Mileage138,153 mi

FAILED · 10 Mar 2006

Test date10 Mar 2006

Expiry—

Test number484809466087

Mileage138,153 mi

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)