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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1984 · 1,915 cc

A968 WMUMOT history

A968 WMU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 1984. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
26,202 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A968 WMU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 May 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

A968 WMU was last recorded at 26,202 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,128 miles · 5 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
1,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 26,202 miles
  • 2023 – 26,128 miles
  • 2022 – 25,993 miles
  • 2021 – 25,459 miles
  • 2020 – 25,044 miles
  • 2019 – 24,734 miles
  • 2018 – 23,959 miles
  • 2017 – 23,367 miles
  • 2016 – 22,672 miles
  • 2015 – 21,650 miles
  • 2014 – 21,235 miles
  • 2013 – 21,006 miles
  • 2012 – 19,991 miles
  • 2011 – 17,752 miles
  • 2010 – 14,312 miles
  • 2009 – 11,139 miles
  • 2008 – 6,998 miles
  • 2006 – 6,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front steps

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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,202 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    26,202 miles
    Test number
    588188885869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front steps

  2. Fail26,202 miles (+74)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,202 miles
    Test number
    524696904797
    • Repaired at testCentral Fuel pipe leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front steps

  3. Pass26,128 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    26,128 miles
    Test number
    148569414011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass25,993 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    25,993 miles
    Test number
    698056240480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass25,459 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    642494482168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,044 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    25,044 miles
    Test number
    413184669219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,734 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,734 miles
    Test number
    471944464647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass23,959 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    168836110341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,367 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,367 miles
    Test number
    903668543163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,672 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,672 miles
    Test number
    201727150977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,650 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    459864975151
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door step corroded

  12. Fail21,650 miles (+415)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,650 miles
    Test number
    396566265194
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door step corroded
    • NoteOffside front outer sill corroded

  13. Pass21,235 miles (+229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,235 miles
    Test number
    105297544153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass21,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,006 miles
    Test number
    976855213190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,002 miles (+1,011)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,002 miles
    Test number
    589005413162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass19,991 miles (+2,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,991 miles
    Test number
    416782982085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass17,752 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,752 miles
    Test number
    157316291412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail17,750 miles (+3,438)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    295404381033
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass14,312 miles (+3,173)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,312 miles
    Test number
    592495070076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass11,139 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,139 miles
    Test number
    663085769079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail11,134 miles (+4,136)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,134 miles
    Test number
    884901269070
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass6,998 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    6,998 miles
    Test number
    140277568426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    6,063 miles
    Test number
    490997256120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A968 WMU

Does A968 WMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A968 WMU expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A968 WMU?
The MOT on A968 WMU expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A968 WMU done?
A968 WMU was recorded at 26,202 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 1,103 miles a year.
Has A968 WMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A968 WMU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on A968 WMU 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 A968 WMU find?
A968 WMU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush, and 6 more.

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