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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Petrol · 1989 · 1,915 cc

490 FFRMOT history

490 FFR is a white petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Mar 1989. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

490 FFR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
122,646 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
490 FFR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
10 Mar 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

490 FFR was last recorded at 122,646 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,712 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
1,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,646 miles
  • 2025 – 121,712 miles
  • 2024 – 120,746 miles
  • 2023 – 120,393 miles
  • 2022 – 120,059 miles
  • 2021 – 120,003 miles
  • 2020 – 119,170 miles
  • 2019 – 118,096 miles
  • 2018 – 117,262 miles
  • 2017 – 116,523 miles
  • 2016 – 115,161 miles
  • 2015 – 114,510 miles
  • 2014 – 112,466 miles
  • 2013 – 111,051 miles
  • 2012 – 109,858 miles
  • 2011 – 107,831 miles
  • 2010 – 105,121 miles
  • 2009 – 103,182 miles
  • 2008 – 101,548 miles
  • 2007 – 97,753 miles
  • 2006 – 95,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,646 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,646 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    122,646 miles
    Test number
    556389431646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,712 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    121,712 miles
    Test number
    732713275216
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes have surface corrosion and front tie bar bushes deteriorating

  3. Pass120,746 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,746 miles
    Test number
    801071505582
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass120,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    836650622316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,393 miles (+334)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,393 miles
    Test number
    127096204089
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,059 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,059 miles
    Test number
    773650389778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower floor area surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower slight corrosion to bodywork

  7. Pass120,003 miles (+833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    921725855806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass119,170 miles (+1,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    545683904769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,096 miles (+834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,096 miles
    Test number
    886682039310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass117,262 miles (+739)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,262 miles
    Test number
    413708227206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,523 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,523 miles
    Test number
    908818634751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    417040293875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,161 miles (+651)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    989186100910
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass114,510 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    169650875155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,466 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    319004874105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass112,466 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    628234474190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,051 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    178751673159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass111,051 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    545041373136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,858 miles (+2,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    109,858 miles
    Test number
    196066162111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,831 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,831 miles
    Test number
    237677251453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,121 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,121 miles
    Test number
    281113950181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,182 miles (+1,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,182 miles
    Test number
    224734559186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass101,548 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,548 miles
    Test number
    803946758112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    844948057104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,753 miles (+2,429)2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    674218557135
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFronr o/s & Rear n/s brake hose ferruls corroded

  26. Pass95,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    95,324 miles
    Test number
    743284666141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 490 FFR

What vehicle is registration 490 FFR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 490 FFR on a white petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Mar 1989. 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 490 FFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 490 FFR is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 490 FFR?
The MOT on 490 FFR is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 490 FFR done?
490 FFR was recorded at 122,646 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,345 miles a year.
Has 490 FFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 490 FFR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 490 FFR 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 490 FFR find?
490 FFR passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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