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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,461 cc

J8 SSBMOT history

J8 SSB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

J8 SSB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
149,012 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 SSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
26 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 SSB was last recorded at 149,012 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 1,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,653 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,359 miles
Average per year
3,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,012 miles
  • 2023 – 147,653 miles
  • 2022 – 145,104 miles
  • 2021 – 143,095 miles
  • 2020 – 142,173 miles
  • 2019 – 139,183 miles
  • 2018 – 136,697 miles
  • 2017 – 131,637 miles
  • 2016 – 128,800 miles
  • 2015 – 126,748 miles
  • 2014 – 123,992 miles
  • 2013 – 119,329 miles
  • 2012 – 114,695 miles
  • 2011 – 110,588 miles
  • 2010 – 104,844 miles
  • 2009 – 98,382 miles
  • 2008 – 93,220 miles
  • 2007 – 85,998 miles
  • 2006 – 78,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,012 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder side of van has been wax oiled

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front exhaust flange leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,012 miles (+1,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,012 miles
    Test number
    829786484657
    • AdvisoryUnder side of van has been wax oiled

  2. Pass147,653 miles (+2,549)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,653 miles
    Test number
    305767615790
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass145,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,104 miles
    Test number
    539508401850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,104 miles (+2,009)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,104 miles
    Test number
    897623862098
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine overheat. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass143,095 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    468919043590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,173 miles (+2,990)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,173 miles
    Test number
    529649299463
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,183 miles
    Test number
    245948227241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,183 miles (+2,486)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,183 miles
    Test number
    114925187877
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass136,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    414927281745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,697 miles (+5,060)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,697 miles
    Test number
    928649944058
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass131,637 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,637 miles
    Test number
    364013940451
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange leaking

  12. Fail131,636 miles (+2,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,636 miles
    Test number
    232928938213
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user Intermitantly muted sounding (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flange leaking

  13. Pass128,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    128,800 miles
    Test number
    260965485287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,800 miles (+2,052)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,800 miles
    Test number
    561441588462
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail126,748 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,748 miles
    Test number
    217153715475
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass126,748 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,748 miles
    Test number
    267193015185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass123,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    123,992 miles
    Test number
    748288504198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,992 miles (+4,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,992 miles
    Test number
    577857304129
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass119,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    707818703131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,329 miles (+4,634)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    465268703197
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Pass114,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    795817812150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,695 miles (+4,107)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    219637512460
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  23. Pass110,588 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,588 miles
    Test number
    999234491099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,844 miles
    Test number
    180130210169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,844 miles (+6,462)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,844 miles
    Test number
    250870810115
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront roll bar saddle bushes worn slightly.

  26. Pass98,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,382 miles
    Test number
    854587709151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,382 miles (+5,162)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,382 miles
    Test number
    342266109177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn.
    • NoteCoolant leak.
    • NoteO/S/F lower ball joint gaiter split.
    • NotePassengers side door mirror cracked.

  28. Pass93,220 miles (+7,222)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,220 miles
    Test number
    771683518190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteMay have slight coolant leak near side front.
    • NoteSlight play steering rack n/s.
    • NoteUneven tyre wear near side rear.

  29. Pass85,998 miles (+7,472)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    891704517183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  30. Pass78,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,526 miles
    Test number
    431836316122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 SSB

Does J8 SSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 SSB expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 SSB?
The MOT on J8 SSB expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 SSB done?
J8 SSB was recorded at 149,012 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 3,801 miles a year.
Has J8 SSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 SSB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 SSB 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 J8 SSB find?
J8 SSB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: under side of van has been wax oiled.

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