Volkswagen Caravelle
Beige · Petrol · 1984 · 1,915 cc
A740 PBHMOT history
A740 PBH is a beige petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Jan 1984. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,458 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 82,458 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 807 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A740 PBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,915 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1984
- First used
- 6 Jan 1984
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
A740 PBH was last recorded at 82,458 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 82,143 miles · 8 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 315 miles
- Average per year
- 807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 82,458 miles
- 2022 – 82,143 miles
- 2021 – 80,983 miles
- 2020 – 79,701 miles
- 2018 – 79,380 miles
- 2017 – 78,804 miles
- 2016 – 78,197 miles
- 2015 – 76,862 miles
- 2013 – 76,311 miles
- 2012 – 75,559 miles
- 2011 – 74,151 miles
- 2010 – 73,804 miles
- 2009 – 73,477 miles
- 2007 – 72,875 miles
- 2006 – 68,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,458 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear inner arch/rear panel corroded but not within prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear inner arch/rear panel corroded but not prescribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,458 miles (+315)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 82,458 miles
- Test number
- 241266314366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
Pass82,143 miles (+1,160)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,143 miles
- Test number
- 588876319528
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch area corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,983 miles (+1,282)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 80,983 miles
- Test number
- 464950402879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner rear arch area corroded not affecting strength or rigidity
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner rear arch area corroded not affecting strength or rigidity
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,701 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 79,701 miles
- Test number
- 146710863273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch/rear panel corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch/rear panel corroded but not prescribed area
- AdvisoryBoth front steps corroded but not within prescribed area
Fail79,701 miles (+35)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,701 miles
- Test number
- 295127593694
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch/rear panel corroded but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch/rear panel corroded but not prescribed area
- AdvisoryBoth front steps corroded but not within prescribed area
Fail79,666 miles (+286)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,666 miles
- Test number
- 524348189071
- MajorNearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,380 miles (+576)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,380 miles
- Test number
- 280226629416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,804 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 78,804 miles
- Test number
- 156921122777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,197 miles (+1,335)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 78,197 miles
- Test number
- 491853388476
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)
Pass76,862 miles (+551)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,862 miles
- Test number
- 868729055035
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteFront tyres cracking
Pass76,311 miles (+752)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 76,311 miles
- Test number
- 147380683178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,559 miles (+1,408)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,559 miles
- Test number
- 778565172132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,151 miles (+347)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,151 miles
- Test number
- 437295551108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,804 miles (+327)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 73,804 miles
- Test number
- 324248120150
- NoteO/S/R +N/S/R INNER ARCH CLOSING PANELS CORODED ,NOT A PRESCRIBED AREA
Pass73,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 73,477 miles
- Test number
- 173887329486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,477 miles (+602)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,477 miles
- Test number
- 511807129033
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,875 miles (+4,060)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 72,875 miles
- Test number
- 241214637394
- NoteSlight corrosion on o/s outer sill
Pass68,815 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 68,815 miles
- Test number
- 434149826492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A740 PBH
- Does A740 PBH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on A740 PBH expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on A740 PBH?
- The MOT on A740 PBH expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has A740 PBH done?
- A740 PBH was recorded at 82,458 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 807 miles a year.
- Has A740 PBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A740 PBH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on A740 PBH 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 A740 PBH find?
- A740 PBH passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear inner arch corroded, and 3 more.
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