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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1986 · 1,896 cc

D265 VDVMOT history

D265 VDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 4 Aug 1986. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 173,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

D265 VDV silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
173,801 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D265 VDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
4 Aug 1986
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

D265 VDV was last recorded at 173,801 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 1,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Oct 2018: 98,823 miles, lower than 163,502 miles on 15 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,499 miles · 7 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,302 miles
Average per year
8,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,801 miles
  • 2021 – 172,499 miles
  • 2020 – 171,853 miles
  • 2019 – 170,726 miles
  • 2018 – 167,577 miles
  • 2017 – 163,502 miles
  • 2016 – 161,670 miles
  • 2015 – 158,143 miles
  • 2014 – 155,427 miles
  • 2013 – 152,453 miles
  • 2012 – 148,344 miles
  • 2011 – 44,433 miles
  • 2010 – 41,248 miles
  • 2009 – 38,241 miles
  • 2008 – 36,398 miles
  • 2007 – 33,946 miles
  • 2006 – 29,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,801 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,801 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,801 miles
    Test number
    852346796671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail173,801 miles (+1,302)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,801 miles
    Test number
    730559110878
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass172,499 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,499 miles
    Test number
    464577708279
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,853 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    171,853 miles
    Test number
    268146648399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,850 miles (+1,124)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,850 miles
    Test number
    247425713425
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass170,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,726 miles
    Test number
    420190918569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,726 miles (+3,149)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,726 miles
    Test number
    404267980604
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass167,577 miles (+68,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    167,577 miles
    Test number
    131118958160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail98,823 miles (-64,679)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    490155461702
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass163,502 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    163,502 miles
    Test number
    381630460573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  11. Pass161,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    439407066452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail161,670 miles (+3,527)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    861597039433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass158,143 miles (+2,716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,143 miles
    Test number
    851505167943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail155,427 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,427 miles
    Test number
    166620784284
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass155,427 miles (+2,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    155,427 miles
    Test number
    675350684208
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass152,453 miles (+4,109)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    639722083266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,344 miles (+103,911)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    148,344 miles
    Test number
    136342562248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,433 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,433 miles
    Test number
    356963871211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,424 miles (+241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    506831971219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Fail44,183 miles (+2,935)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    845965321159
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass41,248 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    893900420184
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  22. Fail41,248 miles (+3,007)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    124140720166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  23. Pass38,241 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    394190529145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,398 miles
    Test number
    921167628105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,398 miles (+2,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,398 miles
    Test number
    111167128143
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,946 miles (+4,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,946 miles
    Test number
    834274227199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,607 miles
    Test number
    243044126169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,607 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,607 miles
    Test number
    304474226185
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about D265 VDV

Does D265 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on D265 VDV expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on D265 VDV?
The MOT on D265 VDV expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has D265 VDV done?
D265 VDV was recorded at 173,801 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 8,760 miles a year.
Has D265 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D265 VDV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on D265 VDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D265 VDV find?
D265 VDV passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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