Volkswagen Caravelle
Beige · Petrol · 1985 · 1,915 cc
B341 FWEMOT history
B341 FWE is a beige petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 Apr 1985. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 73,516 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B341 FWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,915 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1985
- First used
- 25 Apr 1985
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B341 FWE was last recorded at 73,516 miles on 4 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2015: 679 miles, lower than 91,158 miles on 28 Apr 2014.
- 4 Dec 2025: 73,516 miles, lower than 79,443 miles on 23 Dec 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 79,443 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Average per year
- 2,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,516 miles
- 2024 – 79,443 miles
- 2023 – 71,535 miles
- 2022 – 61,530 miles
- 2021 – 54,195 miles
- 2020 – 47,026 miles
- 2019 – 33,833 miles
- 2018 – 24,960 miles
- 2017 – 17,303 miles
- 2016 – 7,196 miles
- 2015 – 688 miles
- 2014 – 91,158 miles
- 2013 – 82,476 miles
- 2012 – 74,195 miles
- 2011 – 65,891 miles
- 2010 – 59,649 miles
- 2009 – 55,610 miles
- 2008 – 46,016 miles
- 2007 – 37,129 miles
- 2005 – 27,031 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,516 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Headlamp aim too low both
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2016
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
30 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,516 miles (-5,927)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 73,516 miles
- Test number
- 455904254141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 79,443 miles
- Test number
- 334207819285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,443 miles (+7,908)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,443 miles
- Test number
- 127966701519
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass71,535 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 71,535 miles
- Test number
- 184990219681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,530 miles (+10,000)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,530 miles
- Test number
- 471152697088
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (d) bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass61,530 miles (+7,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 61,530 miles
- Test number
- 862498334557
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,195 miles
- Test number
- 651134965930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,195 miles (+7,169)14 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,195 miles
- Test number
- 910692080872
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn washer corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,026 miles (+13,193)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 47,026 miles
- Test number
- 772145186191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,833 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 33,833 miles
- Test number
- 933108329770
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail33,833 miles (+8,873)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,833 miles
- Test number
- 613425238659
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass24,960 miles (+7,657)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 24,960 miles
- Test number
- 410893735677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 17,303 miles
- Test number
- 855662176213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,303 miles (+10,107)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,303 miles
- Test number
- 986975315775
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass7,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 7,196 miles
- Test number
- 226960719497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,196 miles (+6,508)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,196 miles
- Test number
- 451405981876
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass688 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 688 miles
- Test number
- 235781125149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail679 miles (-90,479)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 679 miles
- Test number
- 259439415194
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass91,158 miles (+8,682)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 91,158 miles
- Test number
- 998438414147
- NoteOil leak
Pass82,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,476 miles
- Test number
- 818823623100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,476 miles (+8,281)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,476 miles
- Test number
- 927292123128
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass74,195 miles (+8,304)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 74,195 miles
- Test number
- 275147202426
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,891 miles (+6,242)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 65,891 miles
- Test number
- 107361401113
- NoteN/s/f sill holed
Pass59,649 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 59,649 miles
- Test number
- 134304270495
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass55,610 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,610 miles
- Test number
- 771607499088
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail55,610 miles (+9,594)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,610 miles
- Test number
- 174057099495
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass46,016 miles (+8,887)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 46,016 miles
- Test number
- 263625808138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,129 miles (+10,098)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 37,129 miles
- Test number
- 760214207164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass27,031 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 27,031 miles
- Test number
- 462657905343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,020 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,020 miles
- Test number
- 611360405312
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about B341 FWE
- Does B341 FWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B341 FWE is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on B341 FWE?
- The MOT on B341 FWE is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B341 FWE done?
- B341 FWE was recorded at 73,516 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,313 miles a year.
- Has B341 FWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B341 FWE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on B341 FWE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on B341 FWE find?
- B341 FWE passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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