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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

ASH 286MOT history

ASH 286 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

ASH 286 grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
105,454 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ASH 286
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ASH 286 was last recorded at 105,454 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,415 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,039 miles
Average per year
7,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,454 miles
  • 2025 – 96,767 miles
  • 2024 – 89,643 miles
  • 2023 – 82,338 miles
  • 2022 – 74,883 miles
  • 2021 – 67,918 miles
  • 2020 – 63,207 miles
  • 2019 – 55,277 miles
  • 2018 – 48,178 miles
  • 2017 – 39,393 miles
  • 2016 – 30,861 miles
  • 2015 – 23,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,454 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,454 miles (+1,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    384355305042
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail104,415 miles (+7,648)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    304974399790
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass96,767 miles (+7,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,767 miles
    Test number
    222572289153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass89,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    622071779513
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
  5. Fail89,463 miles (+7,125)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    681431855571
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer + slightly worn on outer edge + sidewall perishing + has small cuts (no cords showing at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
  6. Pass82,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,338 miles
    Test number
    786203143510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,337 miles (+7,454)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    983929594406
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass74,883 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    185860603313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,918 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,918 miles
    Test number
    798682322487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,917 miles (+4,710)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    974484531375
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass63,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    822485996632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,207 miles (+7,930)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    481100364230
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass55,277 miles (+7,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,277 miles
    Test number
    597792623442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,178 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    986857822494
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  15. Fail48,164 miles (+8,771)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    844942332063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seat belt stalk broken (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  16. Pass39,393 miles (+8,532)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    618420854200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear multiple cuts in tread of tyre none down to cords
  17. Pass30,861 miles (+7,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    30,861 miles
    Test number
    193150820173
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to vehicle
  18. Fail23,049 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    529886105105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  19. Pass23,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,049 miles
    Test number
    669386305103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ASH 286

What vehicle is registration ASH 286 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ASH 286 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Apr 2012. 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 ASH 286 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ASH 286 is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ASH 286?
The MOT on ASH 286 is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ASH 286 done?
ASH 286 was recorded at 105,454 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 7,402 miles a year.
Has ASH 286 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ASH 286 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on ASH 286 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 ASH 286 find?
ASH 286 passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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