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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 2,792 cc

A14 VREMOT history

A14 VRE is a red petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

A14 VRE red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,843 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 VRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 VRE was last recorded at 133,843 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,648 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
1,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,843 miles
  • 2025 – 132,648 miles
  • 2024 – 131,433 miles
  • 2023 – 131,390 miles
  • 2022 – 131,358 miles
  • 2020 – 131,042 miles
  • 2019 – 130,854 miles
  • 2018 – 130,768 miles
  • 2017 – 130,283 miles
  • 2016 – 129,278 miles
  • 2014 – 128,971 miles
  • 2012 – 128,594 miles
  • 2010 – 124,852 miles
  • 2009 – 121,814 miles
  • 2008 – 118,547 miles
  • 2007 – 110,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,843 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,843 miles (+1,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,843 miles
    Test number
    497069775642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,648 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    174861650309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,433 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    987301739421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,432 miles (+42)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    372538534561
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass131,390 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    234393368863
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner tie arm has slight play N/S and O/S

  6. Fail131,390 miles (+32)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    223593456975
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner tie arm has slight play N/S and O/S

  7. Pass131,358 miles (+316)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    206365722225
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInner tie arms have slight play both NS and OS

  8. Pass131,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,042 miles
    Test number
    317111098137
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail131,041 miles (+187)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    618109412365
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass130,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    670108183035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,854 miles (+86)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    194646294243
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass130,768 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,768 miles
    Test number
    699641005688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail130,764 miles (+481)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,764 miles
    Test number
    571928642907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass130,283 miles (+1,005)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,283 miles
    Test number
    212403694748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass129,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,278 miles
    Test number
    881056755681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail129,278 miles (+307)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,278 miles
    Test number
    381025401589
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail128,971 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    595798834372
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass128,971 miles (+377)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    606208334334
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass128,594 miles (+3,742)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    128,594 miles
    Test number
    537077022078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass124,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    303274320291
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail124,852 miles (+3,038)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,852 miles
    Test number
    303811500436
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has damage to outer wall

  22. Pass121,814 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    663837969160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,547 miles (+37)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    118,547 miles
    Test number
    333163848133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slpit on outer wall not into canvas

  24. Fail118,510 miles (+7,575)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    140061248125
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  25. Pass110,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    410167507186
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about A14 VRE

Does A14 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 VRE is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 VRE?
The MOT on A14 VRE is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 VRE done?
A14 VRE was recorded at 133,843 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 1,183 miles a year.
Has A14 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 VRE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on A14 VRE 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 A14 VRE find?
A14 VRE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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