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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

K8 PCXMOT history

K8 PCX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

K8 PCX blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
212,709 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 PCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 PCX was last recorded at 212,709 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2017: 125,668 miles, lower than 126,653 miles on 26 May 2017.

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
212,692 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,709 miles
  • 2025 – 206,309 miles
  • 2024 – 199,334 miles
  • 2023 – 197,899 miles
  • 2022 – 185,072 miles
  • 2020 – 165,735 miles
  • 2019 – 152,229 miles
  • 2018 – 138,636 miles
  • 2017 – 125,668 miles
  • 2016 – 114,475 miles
  • 2015 – 107,820 miles
  • 2014 – 105,581 miles
  • 2013 – 102,011 miles
  • 2012 – 96,072 miles
  • 2011 – 85,351 miles
  • 2010 – 79,268 miles
  • 2009 – 66,344 miles
  • 2008 – 56,247 miles
  • 2007 – 44,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,709 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    212,709 miles
    Test number
    499064189615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail212,692 miles (+6,383)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,692 miles
    Test number
    309440363420
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass206,309 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,309 miles
    Test number
    829292854786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail206,309 miles (+17)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,309 miles
    Test number
    490674082507
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail206,292 miles (+6,958)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,292 miles
    Test number
    230173358905
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass199,334 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    199,334 miles
    Test number
    597535630692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass197,899 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    197,899 miles
    Test number
    567152693725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail197,891 miles (+12,819)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,891 miles
    Test number
    883883158903
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass185,072 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    185,072 miles
    Test number
    288402005005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail185,072 miles (+19,337)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,072 miles
    Test number
    455198068136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass165,735 miles (+13,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    165,735 miles
    Test number
    258545451230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass152,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,229 miles
    Test number
    253561338477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail152,222 miles (+13,586)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,222 miles
    Test number
    521580382293
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass138,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,636 miles
    Test number
    840171332391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail138,635 miles (+12,967)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,635 miles
    Test number
    555831980138
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass125,668 miles (-985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,668 miles
    Test number
    527703412858
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail126,653 miles (+12,178)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,653 miles
    Test number
    929529719333
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers slightly smearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass114,475 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,475 miles
    Test number
    589993134791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,820 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,820 miles
    Test number
    938937895094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,581 miles (+3,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    735516954122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass102,011 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,011 miles
    Test number
    236249873428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,072 miles (+10,721)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    549393962152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,351 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,351 miles
    Test number
    726552161180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,268 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    300979260145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear position lamp damaged slightly
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  25. Fail79,268 miles (+12,924)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    553429060130
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s rear position lamp damaged slightly
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  26. Pass66,344 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    553140789127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Fail66,344 miles (+10,097)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    864030989171
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass56,247 miles (+12,072)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    312306678156
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  29. Pass44,175 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,175 miles
    Test number
    584863177128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K8 PCX

Does K8 PCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 PCX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 PCX?
The MOT on K8 PCX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 PCX done?
K8 PCX was recorded at 212,709 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
Has K8 PCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 PCX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 PCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 PCX find?
K8 PCX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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