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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red and White · Petrol · 1987 · 1,915 cc

E554 DFVMOT history

E554 DFV is a red and white petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 39,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

E554 DFV red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,967 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E554 DFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

E554 DFV was last recorded at 39,967 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 4,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Apr 2015: 23,820 miles, lower than 212,668 miles on 4 Apr 2014.

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
35,942 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,025 miles
Average per year
1,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,967 miles
  • 2025 – 35,942 miles
  • 2024 – 35,162 miles
  • 2023 – 34,934 miles
  • 2022 – 34,576 miles
  • 2021 – 33,935 miles
  • 2020 – 33,508 miles
  • 2019 – 32,593 miles
  • 2018 – 27,709 miles
  • 2017 – 27,248 miles
  • 2016 – 25,088 miles
  • 2015 – 23,820 miles
  • 2014 – 212,668 miles
  • 2012 – 20,564 miles
  • 2011 – 18,260 miles
  • 2010 – 16,567 miles
  • 2009 – 13,952 miles
  • 2008 – 12,082 miles
  • 2007 – 9,139 miles
  • 2006 – 5,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion front and rear

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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,967 miles (+4,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,967 miles
    Test number
    980589671346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion front and rear

  2. Fail35,942 miles (+780)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,942 miles
    Test number
    818781891478
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill by rear of sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,162 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,162 miles
    Test number
    816841064673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail35,159 miles (+225)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,159 miles
    Test number
    143960606034
    • MajorFuel system component leaking from fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass34,934 miles (+358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    34,934 miles
    Test number
    321692829732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,576 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,576 miles
    Test number
    412569489929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail34,569 miles (+12)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,569 miles
    Test number
    163739798508
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking Join To Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Under Body & Suspension Components Corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail34,557 miles (+622)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    913932350401
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above steering rack/boot area (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass33,935 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    956743992800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass33,508 miles (+915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    425048089352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass32,593 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,593 miles
    Test number
    911684991109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,709 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    530191351628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    308410679488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,248 miles (+2,160)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,248 miles
    Test number
    436904252937
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass25,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    925108839890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,088 miles (+1,268)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,088 miles
    Test number
    354116775681
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass23,820 miles (-188,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    796444005179
    • NoteSome corrosion to under body

  18. Pass212,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    212,668 miles
    Test number
    437494494044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail212,466 miles (+191,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,466 miles
    Test number
    178294994092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail20,564 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,564 miles
    Test number
    278042872462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer sills holed/corroded , not structural
    • NoteFront body panel holed/corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to edge , cracked/perished

  21. Pass20,564 miles (+2,304)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,564 miles
    Test number
    397042472110
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer sills holed/corroded , not structural
    • NoteFront body panel holed/corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn to edge , cracked/perished

  22. Pass18,260 miles (+1,693)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,260 miles
    Test number
    997834871198
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteClutch pipe heavily coroded
    • NoteO/s/front tyre wearing on edges

  23. Pass16,567 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,567 miles
    Test number
    633920380105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front wheel bearing

  24. Fail16,566 miles (+2,614)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,566 miles
    Test number
    780880880168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight play in o/s front wheel bearing

  25. Pass13,952 miles (+1,870)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,952 miles
    Test number
    333846969104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S wiper blade splitting.

  26. Pass12,082 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,082 miles
    Test number
    262295088196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,074 miles (+2,935)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,074 miles
    Test number
    913729778001
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront o/s/tyre side wall cracking

  28. Pass9,139 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,139 miles
    Test number
    671500047037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail9,119 miles (+3,172)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,119 miles
    Test number
    440629037003
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leaking from n/s rocker cover

  30. Pass5,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    5,947 miles
    Test number
    883490146074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E554 DFV

Does E554 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E554 DFV is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on E554 DFV?
The MOT on E554 DFV is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has E554 DFV done?
E554 DFV was recorded at 39,967 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,673 miles a year.
Has E554 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. E554 DFV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on E554 DFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on E554 DFV find?
E554 DFV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal; offside front suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal; underbody corrosion front and rear.

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