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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

CU 16MOT history

CU 16 is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 231,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

CU 16 black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
231,212 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CU 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CU 16 was last recorded at 231,212 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 12,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,642 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,570 miles
Average per year
11,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,212 miles
  • 2025 – 218,642 miles
  • 2024 – 208,963 miles
  • 2023 – 202,042 miles
  • 2022 – 188,862 miles
  • 2021 – 181,374 miles
  • 2020 – 176,462 miles
  • 2019 – 169,485 miles
  • 2018 – 164,322 miles
  • 2017 – 159,534 miles
  • 2016 – 151,708 miles
  • 2015 – 137,494 miles
  • 2014 – 112,714 miles
  • 2013 – 100,859 miles
  • 2012 – 90,976 miles
  • 2011 – 82,317 miles
  • 2010 – 61,800 miles
  • 2009 – 43,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,212 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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.

  • Undertray fitted

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    231,212 miles
    Test number
    378260242460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  2. Fail231,212 miles (+12,570)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,212 miles
    Test number
    579497875168
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  3. Pass218,642 miles (+1)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    218,642 miles
    Test number
    552557959356
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail218,641 miles (+9,678)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,641 miles
    Test number
    127283187618
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass208,963 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    208,963 miles
    Test number
    245775253853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    202,042 miles
    Test number
    898961815331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail202,041 miles (+13,179)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,041 miles
    Test number
    656664597576
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass188,862 miles (+7,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,862 miles
    Test number
    602510811611
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  9. Pass181,374 miles (+4,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,374 miles
    Test number
    846696727584
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  10. Pass176,462 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,462 miles
    Test number
    243384283922
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  11. Fail176,460 miles (+6,975)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,460 miles
    Test number
    739845497297
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Pass169,485 miles (+5,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    169,485 miles
    Test number
    529766410723
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass164,322 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,322 miles
    Test number
    196223099773
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  14. Fail164,322 miles (+4,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,322 miles
    Test number
    736970889454
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Pass159,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,534 miles
    Test number
    541377001002
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Fail159,534 miles (+7,826)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,534 miles
    Test number
    507195734515
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  17. Pass151,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,708 miles
    Test number
    371258687256
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  18. Fail151,708 miles (+14,214)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,708 miles
    Test number
    245066364345
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working one (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  19. Pass137,494 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    137,494 miles
    Test number
    835065235137
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail137,493 miles (+24,779)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,493 miles
    Test number
    265924235448
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail112,714 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    278256034153
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass112,714 miles (+11,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,714 miles
    Test number
    725386734100
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass100,859 miles (+9,883)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    845355633150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    90,976 miles
    Test number
    268762332153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,976 miles (+8,659)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,976 miles
    Test number
    626302532155
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass82,317 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    276276031141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail82,251 miles (+20,451)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    768673031108
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass61,800 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,800 miles
    Test number
    821749710157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,442 miles (+17,550)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,442 miles
    Test number
    484792410102
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass43,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    322682619124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CU 16

What vehicle is registration CU 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CU 16 on a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 May 2006. 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 CU 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CU 16 is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on CU 16?
The MOT on CU 16 is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CU 16 done?
CU 16 was recorded at 231,212 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 11,057 miles a year.
Has CU 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CU 16 has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on CU 16 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 CU 16 find?
CU 16 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front nail in tyre.

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