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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

J66 KABMOT history

J66 KAB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 166,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,566 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 KAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 KAB was last recorded at 166,566 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2008: 56,982 miles, lower than 56,985 miles on 28 Jul 2008.

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
160,224 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,342 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,566 miles
  • 2024 – 160,224 miles
  • 2023 – 154,837 miles
  • 2022 – 149,311 miles
  • 2021 – 147,220 miles
  • 2020 – 146,041 miles
  • 2019 – 142,364 miles
  • 2018 – 135,633 miles
  • 2017 – 132,815 miles
  • 2016 – 122,545 miles
  • 2015 – 112,649 miles
  • 2014 – 109,175 miles
  • 2013 – 106,842 miles
  • 2012 – 102,271 miles
  • 2011 – 96,062 miles
  • 2010 – 87,842 miles
  • 2009 – 71,011 miles
  • 2008 – 56,982 miles
  • 2007 – 46,497 miles
  • 2006 – 38,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,566 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,566 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,566 miles
    Test number
    701514873941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,224 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,224 miles
    Test number
    925920712412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,837 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    154,837 miles
    Test number
    766814444347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,311 miles
    Test number
    580896304803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,311 miles (+2,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,311 miles
    Test number
    790984950928
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low adjust (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass147,220 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,220 miles
    Test number
    908673636503
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail147,211 miles (+1,170)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,211 miles
    Test number
    570365439987
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged cable strands broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre row

  8. Pass146,041 miles (+3,677)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,041 miles
    Test number
    451867126529
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass142,364 miles (+6,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,364 miles
    Test number
    834933574192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass135,633 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    135,633 miles
    Test number
    579362296939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,815 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,815 miles
    Test number
    308489281841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail132,671 miles (+10,126)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,671 miles
    Test number
    610141531978
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass122,545 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    122,545 miles
    Test number
    416069752923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,649 miles
    Test number
    997679856149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,649 miles (+3,474)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,649 miles
    Test number
    987534261575
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass109,175 miles (+2,333)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    659279904379
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail106,842 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    158229903319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  18. Pass106,842 miles (+4,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    509839403368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  19. Pass102,271 miles (+6,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    755550712317
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  20. Pass96,062 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,062 miles
    Test number
    528839731361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,842 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    494876600392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,700 miles (+16,689)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,700 miles
    Test number
    112131700341
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,011 miles (+14,029)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,011 miles
    Test number
    450765549221
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads showing signs of wear
    • NoteRear seats removed at time of test

  24. Pass56,982 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,982 miles
    Test number
    274522418234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,985 miles (+10,488)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    301640118224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass46,497 miles (+7,604)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,497 miles
    Test number
    890537917162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight damage to outer wall of o/s rear tyre

  27. Pass38,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    744743336186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,893 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    963312636159
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J66 KAB

Does J66 KAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 KAB is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 KAB?
The MOT on J66 KAB is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 KAB done?
J66 KAB was recorded at 166,566 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has J66 KAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 KAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on J66 KAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J66 KAB find?
J66 KAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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