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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

M128 TUBMOT history

M128 TUB is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

M128 TUB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
166,405 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M128 TUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M128 TUB was last recorded at 166,405 miles on 21 May 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,359 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
1,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,405 miles
  • 2025 – 165,304 miles
  • 2024 – 162,614 miles
  • 2022 – 159,992 miles
  • 2021 – 159,459 miles
  • 2020 – 158,940 miles
  • 2019 – 157,873 miles
  • 2018 – 156,777 miles
  • 2017 – 154,979 miles
  • 2016 – 152,402 miles
  • 2015 – 149,118 miles
  • 2014 – 147,144 miles
  • 2013 – 145,175 miles
  • 2012 – 142,751 miles
  • 2010 – 140,370 miles
  • 2009 – 138,544 miles
  • 2008 – 137,335 miles
  • 2007 – 137,286 miles
  • 2006 – 134,452 miles
  • 2005 – 126,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,405 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,405 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    166,405 miles
    Test number
    106542333931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,359 miles (+1,055)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,359 miles
    Test number
    692368299882
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass165,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,304 miles
    Test number
    209632630124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,304 miles (+2,690)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,304 miles
    Test number
    419997808487
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass162,614 miles (+2,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,614 miles
    Test number
    918675592408
    • 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))

  6. Pass159,992 miles (+533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,992 miles
    Test number
    539618150206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass159,459 miles (+519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    159,459 miles
    Test number
    139821784342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass158,940 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,940 miles
    Test number
    301944740954
    • 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))

  9. Pass157,873 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,873 miles
    Test number
    152024628978
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail157,873 miles (+1,096)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,873 miles
    Test number
    233348052684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass156,777 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,777 miles
    Test number
    757995706584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,979 miles
    Test number
    834779852584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail154,979 miles (+2,577)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,979 miles
    Test number
    482917754096
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass152,402 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,402 miles
    Test number
    326508030973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,118 miles (+1,974)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,118 miles
    Test number
    189066915076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass147,144 miles (+1,969)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    147,144 miles
    Test number
    566096014070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass145,175 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    589514013093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,751 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    142,751 miles
    Test number
    376988112050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,370 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    140,370 miles
    Test number
    182671840335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass138,544 miles (+1,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    138,544 miles
    Test number
    781949839387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass137,335 miles (+49)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    137,335 miles
    Test number
    601949438332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f track rod end boot worn.

  22. Pass137,286 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    137,286 miles
    Test number
    833122447327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in antiroll bar bushes.

  23. Fail137,282 miles (+2,830)3 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,282 miles
    Test number
    153853967214
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass134,452 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    134,452 miles
    Test number
    100720056294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass126,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    584463155274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail126,405 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,405 miles
    Test number
    192531255209
    • FailureFront Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureFront Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Questions about M128 TUB

Does M128 TUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M128 TUB is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M128 TUB?
The MOT on M128 TUB is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M128 TUB done?
M128 TUB was recorded at 166,405 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,933 miles a year.
Has M128 TUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M128 TUB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M128 TUB 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 M128 TUB find?
M128 TUB passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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