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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

173 JONMOT history

173 JON is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 May 2012. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

173 JON silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
130,218 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
173 JON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 May 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

173 JON was last recorded at 130,218 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 9,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,218 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,000 miles
Average per year
9,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,218 miles
  • 2024 – 121,218 miles
  • 2023 – 114,541 miles
  • 2022 – 112,315 miles
  • 2021 – 105,195 miles
  • 2020 – 98,884 miles
  • 2019 – 94,743 miles
  • 2018 – 88,378 miles
  • 2017 – 68,572 miles
  • 2016 – 52,561 miles
  • 2015 – 34,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,218 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear rear diff has seepage of oil
  • AdvisoryDaytime running lamp not working

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,218 miles (+9,000)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,218 miles
    Test number
    690542768382
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear diff has seepage of oil
    • AdvisoryDaytime running lamp not working

  2. Pass121,218 miles (+6,677)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,218 miles
    Test number
    481950428515
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass114,541 miles (+27)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,541 miles
    Test number
    866798721156
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,514 miles (+2,199)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,514 miles
    Test number
    326459682971
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside [both edges worn smooth all the way around tyres] (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,315 miles (+7,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    757456223609
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass105,195 miles (+6,311)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,195 miles
    Test number
    582143629334
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,884 miles (+4,141)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    98,884 miles
    Test number
    829789338474
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    414674903497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail94,743 miles (+6,365)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,743 miles
    Test number
    170014670235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,378 miles (+3,700)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,378 miles
    Test number
    377950455850
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,678 miles (+16,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    315721772632
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass68,572 miles (+16,011)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    358217199238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,561 miles (+17,749)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,561 miles
    Test number
    864734357311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,812 miles
    Test number
    746015155109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 173 JON

What vehicle is registration 173 JON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 173 JON on a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 May 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 173 JON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 173 JON expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 173 JON?
The MOT on 173 JON expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 173 JON done?
173 JON was recorded at 130,218 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 9,219 miles a year.
Has 173 JON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 173 JON has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 173 JON ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 173 JON find?
173 JON passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone bushes; gearbox mounting defective, and 3 more.

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