Volkswagen Caravelle
Yellow · Petrol · 1986 · 1,915 cc
C401 FBAMOT history
C401 FBA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 May 1986. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,435 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 88,435 mi
- At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C401 FBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,915 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 29 May 1986
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
C401 FBA was last recorded at 88,435 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 88,293 miles · 25 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 88,435 miles
- 2022 – 88,293 miles
- 2021 – 87,868 miles
- 2016 – 87,568 miles
- 2015 – 87,262 miles
- 2014 – 86,818 miles
- 2013 – 86,488 miles
- 2012 – 85,962 miles
- 2011 – 85,639 miles
- 2010 – 85,278 miles
- 2009 – 84,849 miles
- 2007 – 84,327 miles
- 2006 – 83,198 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,435 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.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
15 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,435 miles (+142)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 88,435 miles
- Test number
- 489992382350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,293 miles (+425)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 88,293 miles
- Test number
- 438545021817
- AdvisoryCoolant leak RADIATOR
Pass87,868 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,868 miles
- Test number
- 343039098715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,568 miles (+306)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 87,568 miles
- Test number
- 195865481380
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear wheel arches
- AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear corner floor / under valance
- AdvisoryOffside front brake discs backing plate corroded
Pass87,262 miles (+444)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 87,262 miles
- Test number
- 286003265402
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r wheel arches corroded
- NoteO/s/f brake backing plate corroded
- NoteO/s/rinner floor corroded under valance
Pass86,818 miles (+330)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,818 miles
- Test number
- 825979864121
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded
- NoteO/s front brake disc backing plate corroded
- NoteO/s rear corner under valance / floor corroded
Pass86,488 miles (+526)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 86,488 miles
- Test number
- 605563963188
- NoteO/s front brake disc backing plate corroded
- NoteO/s/r corner under valance/floor corroded
- NoteSlight corrosion to n/s rear wheelarch
Pass85,962 miles (+323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 85,962 miles
- Test number
- 208746962170
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass85,639 miles (+361)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 85,639 miles
- Test number
- 457245671199
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteO/s headlight chipped
Pass85,278 miles (+429)1 dangerous2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 85,278 miles
- Test number
- 200497760443
- DangerousFront brakes 24% out of balance limit 25%
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteFront number plate starting to deteriate
- NoteN/s door mirror cracked
- NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly
- NoteO/s/f brake discs backing plate corroded
- NoteTop corrosion to both rear wheel arches & slight hole in n/s at botton where meets sill
Pass84,849 miles (+522)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 84,849 miles
- Test number
- 452157749198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass84,327 miles (+99)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 84,327 miles
- Test number
- 852085457222
- NoteN/s door mirror cracked
- NoteN/s outer sill to wheelarch corroded slightly
Fail84,228 miles (+1,030)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,228 miles
- Test number
- 454394237287
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass83,198 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 83,198 miles
- Test number
- 232092276115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,194 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,194 miles
- Test number
- 584295666131
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about C401 FBA
- Does C401 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C401 FBA expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C401 FBA?
- The MOT on C401 FBA expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C401 FBA done?
- C401 FBA was recorded at 88,435 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 312 miles a year.
- Has C401 FBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C401 FBA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2007.
- Has the mileage on C401 FBA 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 C401 FBA find?
- C401 FBA passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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