Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Green and White · Petrol · 1958 · 1,600 cc
246 XULMOT history
246 XUL is a green and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1958. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 34,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 May 2026
- Mileage
- 34,883 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 246 XUL
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1958
- First used
- 31 Dec 1958
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
246 XUL was last recorded at 34,883 miles on 16 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,883 miles · 15 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 34,883 miles
- 2012 – 31,377 miles
- 2011 – 31,324 miles
- 2010 – 31,324 miles
- 2008 – 31,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass34,883 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFree play detected at steering wheel
- AdvisoryRear brakes slight out of balance
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 Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
8 tests since 13 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,883 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 34,883 miles
- Test number
- 521473791403
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFree play detected at steering wheel
- AdvisoryRear brakes slight out of balance
Fail34,883 miles (+3,506)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,883 miles
- Test number
- 874480097496
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass31,377 miles (+53)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 31,377 miles
- Test number
- 936065282179
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass31,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 31,324 miles
- Test number
- 865936231124
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 447892831147
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass31,324 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 31,324 miles
- Test number
- 794942110191
- AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail31,324 miles5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,324 miles
- Test number
- 702734000139
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,324 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 31,324 miles
- Test number
- 584068718371
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about 246 XUL
- What vehicle is registration 246 XUL currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 246 XUL on a green and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1958. 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 246 XUL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 246 XUL expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 246 XUL?
- The MOT on 246 XUL expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 246 XUL done?
- 246 XUL was recorded at 34,883 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 216 miles a year.
- Has 246 XUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 246 XUL has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 246 XUL 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 246 XUL find?
- 246 XUL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 2 more.
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