Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
478 FPGMOT history
478 FPG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 210,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 210,575 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 478 FPG
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
478 FPG was last recorded at 210,575 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,545 miles · 1 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 9,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 210,575 miles
- 2024 – 205,370 miles
- 2023 – 189,889 miles
- 2022 – 182,016 miles
- 2021 – 171,560 miles
- 2020 – 163,896 miles
- 2019 – 156,196 miles
- 2018 – 148,292 miles
- 2017 – 136,307 miles
- 2016 – 133,852 miles
- 2015 – 127,641 miles
- 2014 – 112,920 miles
- 2013 – 102,413 miles
- 2012 – 91,384 miles
- 2011 – 71,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass210,575 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Slight oil leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Os floor covering insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,575 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 210,575 miles
- Test number
- 919080288889
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail210,545 miles (+5,175)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,545 miles
- Test number
- 187504398667
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak.
Pass205,370 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 205,370 miles
- Test number
- 340764466880
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak.
Fail205,370 miles (+15,481)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,370 miles
- Test number
- 576304873108
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper.
- AdvisorySlight oil leak.
Pass189,889 miles (+7,873)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 189,889 miles
- Test number
- 662699935331
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge.
Pass182,016 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 182,016 miles
- Test number
- 356563289494
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail182,016 miles (+10,456)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,016 miles
- Test number
- 629932538188
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass171,560 miles (+7,664)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 171,560 miles
- Test number
- 793552075975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,896 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 163,896 miles
- Test number
- 339640253999
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOs floor covering insecure
Fail163,896 miles (+7,700)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,896 miles
- Test number
- 621494633954
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOs floor covering insecure
Pass156,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 156,196 miles
- Test number
- 214085675332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,196 miles (+7,904)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,196 miles
- Test number
- 157450228460
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass148,292 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 148,292 miles
- Test number
- 381807326271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower balljoint gaiter split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,274 miles (+11,967)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,274 miles
- Test number
- 338006146391
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower balljoint gaiter split
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,307 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 136,307 miles
- Test number
- 491876687271
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail136,307 miles (+2,455)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,307 miles
- Test number
- 921885877896
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass133,852 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 133,852 miles
- Test number
- 424446332631
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Fail133,852 miles (+6,211)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,852 miles
- Test number
- 411349153113
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
Pass127,641 miles (+3,995)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,641 miles
- Test number
- 648268105282
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass123,646 miles (+10,726)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 123,646 miles
- Test number
- 785951825046
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,920 miles (+10,507)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 112,920 miles
- Test number
- 808895634049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 102,413 miles
- Test number
- 315114123041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,413 miles (+11,029)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,413 miles
- Test number
- 836404923050
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass91,384 miles (+19,594)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 91,384 miles
- Test number
- 386566322067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 71,790 miles
- Test number
- 179998141487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,790 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,790 miles
- Test number
- 427828841026
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- 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)
Questions about 478 FPG
- What vehicle is registration 478 FPG currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 478 FPG on a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Jan 2008. 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 478 FPG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 478 FPG expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 478 FPG?
- The MOT on 478 FPG expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 478 FPG done?
- 478 FPG was recorded at 210,575 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 9,555 miles a year.
- Has 478 FPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 478 FPG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on 478 FPG 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 478 FPG find?
- 478 FPG passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear..
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