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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,461 cc

424 RTUMOT history

424 RTU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 11 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

424 RTU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,199 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
424 RTU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

424 RTU was last recorded at 167,199 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 13,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,266 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
13,933 miles
Average per year
7,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,199 miles
  • 2025 – 153,266 miles
  • 2024 – 140,580 miles
  • 2023 – 128,644 miles
  • 2021 – 112,710 miles
  • 2020 – 104,166 miles
  • 2018 – 100,832 miles
  • 2017 – 92,392 miles
  • 2016 – 83,378 miles
  • 2015 – 76,382 miles
  • 2014 – 67,857 miles
  • 2013 – 60,819 miles
  • 2012 – 56,390 miles
  • 2011 – 51,093 miles
  • 2010 – 46,632 miles
  • 2009 – 41,046 miles
  • 2008 – 35,489 miles
  • 2007 – 29,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust centre box and rear box outer casings deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,199 miles
    Test number
    667891934425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail167,199 miles (+13,933)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,199 miles
    Test number
    126203931171
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,266 miles
    Test number
    598905996406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,266 miles (+12,686)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,266 miles
    Test number
    456319599120
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  5. Pass140,580 miles (+11,936)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    332153607084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass128,644 miles (+15,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,644 miles
    Test number
    789316022800
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,710 miles (+8,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,710 miles
    Test number
    328898082093
    • AdvisoryCentral EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  8. Pass104,166 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,166 miles
    Test number
    723124257267
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail104,165 miles (+3,333)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,165 miles
    Test number
    471631817918
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear boxes corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,832 miles (+8,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,832 miles
    Test number
    953924440752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,392 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,392 miles
    Test number
    599043926487
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box and rear box outer casings deteriorated

  12. Fail92,389 miles (+9,011)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    487677981506
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low performance (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box and rear box outer casings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryScreenwasher fluid low warning light on dashboard

  13. Pass83,378 miles (+6,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,378 miles
    Test number
    778832226128
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPark brake levers on rear calipers not fully returning
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on rear brakes
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass76,382 miles (+8,525)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,382 miles
    Test number
    953187308918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm bush worn and some movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPark brake long travel at lever
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryWheels off inspection front brakes

  15. Pass67,857 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    828920104398
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear silencers deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre flat
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  16. Fail67,857 miles (+7,038)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    605300404372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and rear silencers deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre flat
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  17. Pass60,819 miles (+4,429)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,819 miles
    Test number
    537217893234
    • AdvisoryRear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteSome splitting both rear tyres
    • NoteSome splitting offside front tyre

  18. Pass56,390 miles (+5,297)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    428706802319
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass51,093 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,093 miles
    Test number
    707681991279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,632 miles (+5,586)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,632 miles
    Test number
    350621490275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  21. Pass41,046 miles (+5,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,046 miles
    Test number
    872515999218
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded

  22. Pass35,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    284984108370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail35,489 miles (+6,197)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    401194208368
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside front tyre splitting on outer edge and low tread

  24. Pass29,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    123752707367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,292 miles
    Test number
    270802507393
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about 424 RTU

What vehicle is registration 424 RTU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 424 RTU on a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 11 Oct 2004. 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 424 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 424 RTU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 424 RTU?
The MOT on 424 RTU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 424 RTU done?
424 RTU was recorded at 167,199 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,524 miles a year.
Has 424 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 424 RTU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 424 RTU 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 424 RTU find?
424 RTU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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