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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

M126 SVJMOT history

M126 SVJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 3 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 306,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
306,957 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 SVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 SVJ was last recorded at 306,957 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 88,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,449 miles · 12 Jul 2015
Between the last two tests
88,508 miles
Average per year
7,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 306,957 miles
  • 2015 – 218,449 miles
  • 2014 – 211,374 miles
  • 2013 – 203,067 miles
  • 2012 – 198,741 miles
  • 2010 – 195,118 miles
  • 2009 – 195,118 miles
  • 2008 – 172,399 miles
  • 2006 – 162,673 miles
  • 2005 – 151,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,957 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,957 miles (+88,508)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    306,957 miles
    Test number
    281731786250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail218,449 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,449 miles
    Test number
    446063395152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate.

  3. Pass218,449 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    218,449 miles
    Test number
    607633095128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate.

  4. Fail218,449 miles (+7,075)9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,449 miles
    Test number
    665273165184
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate.

  5. Pass211,374 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    211,374 miles
    Test number
    197156374092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail211,374 miles (+8,307)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,374 miles
    Test number
    327916274063
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass203,067 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    203,067 miles
    Test number
    856902273068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass198,741 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    198,741 miles
    Test number
    229119702423
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills due to covers

  9. Fail198,741 miles (+3,623)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,741 miles
    Test number
    648877902140
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass195,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    195,118 miles
    Test number
    520134800036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail195,118 miles (+11,153)7 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,118 miles
    Test number
    102122859334
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOsf & osr seat belt twisted

  12. Pass183,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    183,965 miles
    Test number
    692857709081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail183,965 miles (+11,566)6 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,965 miles
    Test number
    901875709033
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt twisted
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside front seat belt stalk shrould missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn
    • NoteNearside mirror glass missing and mirror body damaged
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe starting to corrode

  14. Pass172,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    172,399 miles
    Test number
    604564208050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail172,399 miles (+9,726)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,399 miles
    Test number
    872652508098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe starting to corrod
    • NoteP;ay in steering rack both sides

  16. Pass162,673 miles (+11,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    162,673 miles
    Test number
    534403756326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass151,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    151,372 miles
    Test number
    271816885268
    • 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)

Questions about M126 SVJ

Does M126 SVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M126 SVJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M126 SVJ?
The MOT on M126 SVJ 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 M126 SVJ done?
M126 SVJ was recorded at 306,957 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,505 miles a year.
Has M126 SVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 SVJ has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on M126 SVJ 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 M126 SVJ find?
M126 SVJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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