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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

K85 GKUMOT history

K85 GKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 28,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
28,008 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 GKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K85 GKU was last recorded at 28,008 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,416 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,592 miles
Average per year
788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,008 miles
  • 2025 – 26,416 miles
  • 2024 – 24,415 miles
  • 2023 – 21,186 miles
  • 2022 – 21,107 miles
  • 2019 – 20,636 miles
  • 2018 – 19,950 miles
  • 2017 – 19,819 miles
  • 2016 – 19,615 miles
  • 2014 – 19,271 miles
  • 2013 – 18,745 miles
  • 2012 – 17,799 miles
  • 2010 – 16,524 miles
  • 2009 – 15,819 miles
  • 2007 – 14,395 miles
  • 2006 – 12,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail28,008 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs holed & corroded outside of prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill holed & corroded outside of prescribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT failures 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front inner wheel arch holed & corroded outside prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail28,008 miles (+1,592)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    803779470755
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs holed & corroded outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill holed & corroded outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass26,416 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    460375791046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail26,416 miles (+2,001)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    704042426771
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass24,415 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    24,415 miles
    Test number
    498016068293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch holed & corroded outside prescribed area

  5. Fail24,411 miles (+3,225)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,411 miles
    Test number
    604970306603
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch holed & corroded outside prescribed area

  6. Pass21,186 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    21,186 miles
    Test number
    463656095105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,107 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    21,107 miles
    Test number
    818652540560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,636 miles
    Test number
    676273518382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,636 miles (+686)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,636 miles
    Test number
    762151963505
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass19,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,950 miles
    Test number
    955307441637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,950 miles (+131)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,950 miles
    Test number
    738138149918
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass19,819 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,819 miles
    Test number
    808565040118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,615 miles
    Test number
    630210877530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,615 miles (+344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,615 miles
    Test number
    503359655135
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass19,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,271 miles
    Test number
    186913404244
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail19,271 miles (+526)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,271 miles
    Test number
    308612504209
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail18,745 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    228735253155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass18,745 miles (+946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    595705553198
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass17,799 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    575403922197
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail17,798 miles (+1,274)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,798 miles
    Test number
    105203522109
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass16,524 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,524 miles
    Test number
    873465020159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,819 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,819 miles
    Test number
    144024869433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,395 miles (+1,611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,395 miles
    Test number
    352626847311
    • NoteEXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.
    • NoteVEHICLE HAS PROVISIONS FOR EXTRA SEATS.

  24. Pass12,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    12,784 miles
    Test number
    743363516369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K85 GKU

Does K85 GKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K85 GKU expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K85 GKU?
The MOT on K85 GKU expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K85 GKU done?
K85 GKU was recorded at 28,008 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 788 miles a year.
Has K85 GKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 GKU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K85 GKU 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 K85 GKU find?
K85 GKU failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: horn not working; main beam tell-tale not working; nearside rear service brake lagging in operation, and 7 more.

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