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Volkswagen Caravan

Cream and White · Petrol · 1959 · 1,200 cc

287 YUGMOT history

287 YUG is a cream and white petrol Volkswagen Caravan first used on 27 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,592 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
287 YUG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravan
Colour
Cream and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
27 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

287 YUG was last recorded at 70,592 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,515 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
2,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,592 miles
  • 2025 – 67,635 miles
  • 2024 – 61,841 miles
  • 2023 – 57,117 miles
  • 2021 – 46,895 miles
  • 2017 – 45,733 miles
  • 2016 – 45,211 miles
  • 2015 – 44,518 miles
  • 2012 – 40,630 miles
  • 2011 – 36,113 miles
  • 2010 – 31,201 miles
  • 2009 – 28,888 miles
  • 2006 – 27,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,592 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear hub seals leaking slightlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorbers bolt looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,592 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    291388203747
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorbers bolt loose
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  2. Fail70,515 miles (+2,880)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,515 miles
    Test number
    118231985833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hub seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorbers bolt loose
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  3. Pass67,635 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    605904856513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail67,633 miles (+5,792)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,633 miles
    Test number
    162990766648
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub area leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub area leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass61,841 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,841 miles
    Test number
    871921540944
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail61,840 miles (+4,723)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    978135984817
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,117 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,117 miles
    Test number
    327839522827
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive round engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,116 miles (+10,221)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,116 miles
    Test number
    136957331002
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive round engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail46,895 miles (+1,162)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,895 miles
    Test number
    640822949967
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake valve leaking Drum cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass45,733 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    171717605782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,211 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,211 miles
    Test number
    301352807696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,518 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    335877605187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,630 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    897626752330
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront crossmember is corroded!
    • NoteFront inner valance and steps are corroded!
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrtosion!

  14. Fail40,630 miles (+4,517)10 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    137672952370
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteFront crossmember is corroded!
    • NoteFront inner valance and steps are corroded!
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrtosion!

  15. Pass36,113 miles (+4,912)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,113 miles
    Test number
    478575911458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,201 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    893392000336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,888 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    203176909388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,857 miles (+984)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,857 miles
    Test number
    760997119281
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass27,873 miles (+25)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    871910406273
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail27,848 miles1 dangerous17 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,848 miles
    Test number
    573644976104
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteMost welding repairs are poorly carried out.+some front brake judder

Questions about 287 YUG

What vehicle is registration 287 YUG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 287 YUG on a cream and white petrol Volkswagen Caravan first used on 27 Aug 2002. 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 287 YUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 287 YUG is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 287 YUG?
The MOT on 287 YUG is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 287 YUG done?
287 YUG was recorded at 70,592 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,164 miles a year.
Has 287 YUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 287 YUG has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 287 YUG 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 287 YUG find?
287 YUG passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: both rear hub seals leaking slightly; offside rear shock absorbers bolt loose; parking brake has little reserve travel.

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