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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

K27 DULMOT history

K27 DUL is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 195,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

K27 DUL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
195,098 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 DUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 DUL was last recorded at 195,098 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 8,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,183 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,915 miles
Average per year
8,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,098 miles
  • 2025 – 186,183 miles
  • 2024 – 178,854 miles
  • 2023 – 169,159 miles
  • 2022 – 164,141 miles
  • 2021 – 157,884 miles
  • 2020 – 152,912 miles
  • 2019 – 147,331 miles
  • 2018 – 140,976 miles
  • 2017 – 133,231 miles
  • 2016 – 126,057 miles
  • 2015 – 118,857 miles
  • 2014 – 111,691 miles
  • 2013 – 100,162 miles
  • 2012 – 92,848 miles
  • 2011 – 82,248 miles
  • 2010 – 72,597 miles
  • 2009 – 53,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (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.

  • Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,098 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    195,098 miles
    Test number
    902537043843
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail195,098 miles (+8,915)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,098 miles
    Test number
    283653350085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass186,183 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,183 miles
    Test number
    686867069907
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail186,183 miles (+7,329)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,183 miles
    Test number
    692664126862
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass178,854 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,854 miles
    Test number
    145500546611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,598 miles (+9,439)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,598 miles
    Test number
    389028180854
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass169,159 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,159 miles
    Test number
    942214594150
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail169,157 miles (+5,016)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,157 miles
    Test number
    525070129883
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass164,141 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    164,141 miles
    Test number
    552997281840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,884 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,884 miles
    Test number
    781266268336
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail157,882 miles (+4,970)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,882 miles
    Test number
    520877488601
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass152,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,912 miles
    Test number
    907819425865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail152,912 miles (+5,581)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,912 miles
    Test number
    259359939150
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass147,331 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,331 miles
    Test number
    584298496036
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail147,331 miles (+6,355)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,331 miles
    Test number
    545081862117
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass140,976 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,976 miles
    Test number
    708347497498
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail140,976 miles (+7,745)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,976 miles
    Test number
    356577339781
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass133,231 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    430855233430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail133,229 miles (+7,172)6 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    443274199423
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass126,057 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,057 miles
    Test number
    269175625784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,857 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    405935781037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail118,742 miles (+7,051)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    210514174843
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass111,691 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    646391464216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,682 miles (+11,520)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,682 miles
    Test number
    386870064288
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre scrubbing

  25. Pass100,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    426180803107
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail100,161 miles (+7,313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    275060103451
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass92,848 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,848 miles
    Test number
    219546792094
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  28. Fail92,848 miles (+10,600)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,848 miles
    Test number
    185496492486
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  29. Pass82,248 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    196079781428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,597 miles (+19,397)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,597 miles
    Test number
    121636590427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,200 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    161158479062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside number plate bulb dim in operation
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  32. Pass53,200 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    991998479036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside number plate bulb dim in operation
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about K27 DUL

Does K27 DUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 DUL is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 DUL?
The MOT on K27 DUL is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 DUL done?
K27 DUL was recorded at 195,098 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,138 miles a year.
Has K27 DUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 DUL has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K27 DUL 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 K27 DUL find?
K27 DUL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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