Volkswagen Caravelle
White and Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 1,900 cc
B253 PJCMOT history
B253 PJC is a white and blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jan 1985. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 453,264 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 453,264 km
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 732 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B253 PJC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- White and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 1 Jan 1985
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
B253 PJC was last recorded at 453,264 km on 25 Nov 2024, 116 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 453,148 km · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 116 km
- Average per year
- 732 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 453,264 km
- 2023 – 452,807 km
- 2022 – 450,950 km
- 2021 – 450,617 km
- 2020 – 449,705 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass453,264 km
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 15 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass453,264 km (+116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 453,264 km
- Test number
- 306657098026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail453,148 km2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 453,148 km
- Test number
- 411735423488
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also clouded (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass452,862 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 452,862 miles
- Test number
- 955349606133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail452,807 km (+1,857)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 452,807 km
- Test number
- 884909633266
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass450,950 km (+333)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 450,950 km
- Test number
- 564603765875
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass450,617 km1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 450,617 km
- Test number
- 683523195433
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass44,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 44,978 miles
- Test number
- 298015719895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass449,705 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 449,705 km
- Test number
- 711700243694
- AdvisoryFront head lights have a product on lens beam deflectors
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Questions about B253 PJC
- Does B253 PJC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B253 PJC expired on 30 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B253 PJC?
- The MOT on B253 PJC expired on 30 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B253 PJC done?
- B253 PJC was recorded at 453,264 km at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 732 km a year.
- Has B253 PJC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B253 PJC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on B253 PJC 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 B253 PJC find?
- B253 PJC passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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