Volkswagen Caravelle
Beige · Petrol · 1988 · 1,915 cc
E521 VTTMOT history
E521 VTT is a beige petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Feb 1988. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,010 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 148,010 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E521 VTT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,915 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 2 Feb 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
E521 VTT was last recorded at 148,010 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jan 2007: 117,174 miles, lower than 155,897 miles on 2 Feb 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,996 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,010 miles
- 2024 – 147,996 miles
- 2023 – 146,983 miles
- 2022 – 146,108 miles
- 2021 – 145,613 miles
- 2020 – 145,071 miles
- 2019 – 144,892 miles
- 2018 – 144,182 miles
- 2017 – 141,158 miles
- 2016 – 137,703 miles
- 2014 – 133,022 miles
- 2013 – 130,336 miles
- 2012 – 124,210 miles
- 2011 – 122,231 miles
- 2010 – 120,643 miles
- 2009 – 118,534 miles
- 2008 – 117,727 miles
- 2007 – 117,174 miles
- 2006 – 155,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,010 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,010 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 148,010 miles
- Test number
- 505207758447
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,996 miles (+1,013)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 147,996 miles
- Test number
- 122316550892
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,983 miles (+875)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 146,983 miles
- Test number
- 575017875751
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to inner sills
Pass146,108 miles (+495)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 146,108 miles
- Test number
- 348918000643
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion to both inner sills
Pass145,613 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,613 miles
- Test number
- 620384414844
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail145,611 miles (+540)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,611 miles
- Test number
- 889150162099
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass145,071 miles (+179)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 145,071 miles
- Test number
- 513920528566
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass144,892 miles (+710)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 144,892 miles
- Test number
- 586308934240
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp glass holed/cracked and water ingress into reflector bowl
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass144,182 miles (+3,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 144,182 miles
- Test number
- 856087549053
- AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
Pass141,158 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 141,158 miles
- Test number
- 962924612379
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail141,152 miles (+3,449)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,152 miles
- Test number
- 907516891400
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,703 miles (+4,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 137,703 miles
- Test number
- 528294037774
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass133,022 miles (+2,686)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 133,022 miles
- Test number
- 309228434245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,336 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 130,336 miles
- Test number
- 786733343255
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner egde
Fail130,329 miles (+6,119)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,329 miles
- Test number
- 169523043207
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- NoteO/s/r tyre wearing inner egde
Pass124,210 miles (+1,979)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 124,210 miles
- Test number
- 436710822229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,231 miles (+16)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 122,231 miles
- Test number
- 818208571297
- NoteEmissions hc reading high
Fail122,215 miles (+1,572)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,215 miles
- Test number
- 285561671250
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEmissions hc reading high
Pass120,643 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 120,643 miles
- Test number
- 344479570409
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail120,634 miles (+2,100)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,634 miles
- Test number
- 391561470222
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass118,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 118,534 miles
- Test number
- 464732189246
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Fail118,534 miles (+298)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,534 miles
- Test number
- 851971989294
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass118,236 miles (+509)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 118,236 miles
- Test number
- 364390939015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 117,727 miles
- Test number
- 174908218095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,727 miles (+553)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,727 miles
- Test number
- 543778218074
- DangerousNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass117,174 miles (-38,723)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 117,174 miles
- Test number
- 184385827473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 155,897 miles
- Test number
- 271453636096
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Questions about E521 VTT
- Does E521 VTT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E521 VTT is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on E521 VTT?
- The MOT on E521 VTT is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E521 VTT done?
- E521 VTT was recorded at 148,010 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has E521 VTT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E521 VTT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on E521 VTT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on E521 VTT find?
- E521 VTT passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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