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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

BWO 21MOT history

BWO 21 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 194,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

BWO 21 blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
194,693 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BWO 21
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BWO 21 was last recorded at 194,693 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,296 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
7,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,693 miles
  • 2025 – 194,296 miles
  • 2024 – 185,187 miles
  • 2023 – 176,025 miles
  • 2022 – 167,797 miles
  • 2021 – 162,820 miles
  • 2020 – 159,602 miles
  • 2019 – 154,408 miles
  • 2018 – 146,810 miles
  • 2017 – 136,954 miles
  • 2016 – 127,426 miles
  • 2015 – 118,286 miles
  • 2014 – 110,029 miles
  • 2013 – 100,528 miles
  • 2012 – 90,719 miles
  • 2011 – 78,758 miles
  • 2010 – 69,154 miles
  • 2009 – 63,541 miles
  • 2008 – 51,162 miles
  • 2007 – 44,851 miles
  • 2006 – 38,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,693 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Both rear suspension lower arms have bad surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,693 miles (+397)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    194,693 miles
    Test number
    979727537945
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass194,296 miles (+9,109)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,296 miles
    Test number
    929825274299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,187 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,187 miles
    Test number
    318966848216
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower arms have bad surface corrosion

  4. Fail185,179 miles (+9,154)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,179 miles
    Test number
    191868199651
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides brake reaction bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image due to faded and scratched lenses (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension lower arms have bad surface corrosion

  5. Pass176,025 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    176,025 miles
    Test number
    142677704503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,003 miles (+8,206)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,003 miles
    Test number
    671342818194
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs excessively corroded and narrow banding across rear swept faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable and/or calliper seized (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,797 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,797 miles
    Test number
    385799057933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,820 miles (+3,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,820 miles
    Test number
    613547434874
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass159,602 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,602 miles
    Test number
    940306271277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail159,600 miles (+5,192)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,600 miles
    Test number
    630428167481
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass154,408 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,408 miles
    Test number
    436370096387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,810 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,810 miles
    Test number
    935414066699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    136,954 miles
    Test number
    632426812972
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s suspension arm bushes weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail136,952 miles (+9,526)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,952 miles
    Test number
    611873470588
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' cam and dash mount (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s suspension arm bushes weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass127,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    723673967394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perishing

  16. Fail127,426 miles (+9,140)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,426 miles
    Test number
    733301598159
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perishing

  17. Pass118,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    798303705251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail118,286 miles (+8,257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    966803305206
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass110,029 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    897220524267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Fail110,029 miles (+9,501)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    587570324252
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Pass100,528 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    798878523281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear corroded and outer skins deteriorated

  22. Fail100,528 miles (+9,809)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,528 miles
    Test number
    219848723246
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear corroded and outer skins deteriorated

  23. Pass90,719 miles (+11,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,719 miles
    Test number
    525153432233
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

  24. Pass78,758 miles (+9,604)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,758 miles
    Test number
    388849121211
    • NoteSlight cracking to both front brake flexis
    • NoteSlight damage and deterioration to centre exhaust silencer
    • NoteSlight perishing to both rear tyres

  25. Pass69,154 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,154 miles
    Test number
    672262550287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail69,151 miles (+5,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    661701950290
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass63,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    442556019466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,541 miles (+12,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,541 miles
    Test number
    964656619390
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass51,162 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,162 miles
    Test number
    430361518430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,851 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    693377717398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass38,831 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    271495216397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about BWO 21

What vehicle is registration BWO 21 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BWO 21 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Nov 2003. 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 BWO 21 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BWO 21 is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on BWO 21?
The MOT on BWO 21 is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BWO 21 done?
BWO 21 was recorded at 194,693 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,823 miles a year.
Has BWO 21 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BWO 21 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on BWO 21 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 BWO 21 find?
BWO 21 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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