Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 2,459 cc
K97 FWAMOT history
K97 FWA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,232 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 107,232 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,987 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K97 FWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 14 Jan 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K97 FWA was last recorded at 107,232 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Oct 2020: 105,295 miles, lower than 106,381 miles on 20 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 107,096 miles · 7 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 136 miles
- Average per year
- 1,987 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,232 miles
- 2023 – 107,096 miles
- 2022 – 106,560 miles
- 2021 – 105,857 miles
- 2020 – 105,295 miles
- 2019 – 106,381 miles
- 2018 – 99,904 miles
- 2017 – 97,693 miles
- 2016 – 91,889 miles
- 2015 – 85,676 miles
- 2014 – 84,006 miles
- 2013 – 83,500 miles
- 2012 – 82,180 miles
- 2011 – 80,611 miles
- 2010 – 79,583 miles
- 2009 – 77,063 miles
- 2008 – 75,507 miles
- 2007 – 72,311 miles
- 2006 – 68,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,232 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2009
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,232 miles (+136)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 107,232 miles
- Test number
- 839936696027
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,096 miles (+536)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 107,096 miles
- Test number
- 179938863011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside /suspension /chassis very rusted
Pass106,560 miles (+703)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 106,560 miles
- Test number
- 618894018322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryO/s/f door rusted
Pass105,857 miles (+562)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 105,857 miles
- Test number
- 209275631669
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRusted o/s door
- AdvisoryUnderside / chassis / suspension rusted
Pass105,295 miles (-1,086)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,295 miles
- Test number
- 168423830407
- AdvisoryO/s outer door sill rusted
- AdvisoryRusted boot floor area
Pass106,381 miles (+6,477)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 106,381 miles
- Test number
- 219077855635
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass99,904 miles (+2,211)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 99,904 miles
- Test number
- 166364407498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,693 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,693 miles
- Test number
- 757823220372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,545 miles (+5,656)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,545 miles
- Test number
- 992854301702
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn PLAY IN COLUMN (2.1.2c)
Pass91,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 91,889 miles
- Test number
- 327436311721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,889 miles (+6,213)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,889 miles
- Test number
- 756931936160
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass85,676 miles (+1,670)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 85,676 miles
- Test number
- 539816305091
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass84,006 miles (+506)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 84,006 miles
- Test number
- 336339354047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass83,500 miles (+1,320)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 83,500 miles
- Test number
- 206252893065
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s front outrigger corroded
Pass82,180 miles (+1,569)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 82,180 miles
- Test number
- 178173072097
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass80,611 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 80,611 miles
- Test number
- 757378081064
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail80,611 miles (+1,028)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,611 miles
- Test number
- 959838881069
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass79,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 79,583 miles
- Test number
- 633001290035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,583 miles (+2,520)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,583 miles
- Test number
- 430285480060
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,063 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 77,063 miles
- Test number
- 583662699086
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Fail77,063 miles (+1,556)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,063 miles
- Test number
- 910215789071
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteElectrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Pass75,507 miles (+3,196)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 75,507 miles
- Test number
- 460122798063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass72,311 miles (+3,864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 72,311 miles
- Test number
- 593402187087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass68,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 562289576017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K97 FWA
- Does K97 FWA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K97 FWA expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K97 FWA?
- The MOT on K97 FWA expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K97 FWA done?
- K97 FWA was recorded at 107,232 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 1,987 miles a year.
- Has K97 FWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K97 FWA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2017.
- Has the mileage on K97 FWA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K97 FWA find?
- K97 FWA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing and cracking.
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