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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 2,461 cc

M189 BCWMOT history

M189 BCW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 186,533 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

M189 BCW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,533 km
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,590 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M189 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M189 BCW was last recorded at 186,533 km on 3 Dec 2025, 1,414 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,119 km · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,414 km
Average per year
4,590 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,533 km
  • 2024 – 185,119 km
  • 2023 – 184,611 km
  • 2022 – 183,847 km
  • 2021 – 182,225 km
  • 2019 – 180,230 km
  • 2017 – 173,738 km
  • 2016 – 167,580 km
  • 2015 – 161,009 km
  • 2014 – 155,519 km
  • 2013 – 151,944 km
  • 2012 – 145,404 km
  • 2011 – 139,488 km
  • 2010 – 131,202 km
  • 2009 – 123,008 km
  • 2008 – 114,811 km
  • 2007 – 103,748 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,533 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,533 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,533 km
    Test number
    298459864061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,533 km (+1,414)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,533 km
    Test number
    729447222735
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass185,119 km (+508)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,119 km
    Test number
    935188746104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,611 km (+764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,611 km
    Test number
    248464494036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,847 km (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    183,847 km
    Test number
    734374859251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass182,225 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,225 km
    Test number
    882420509606
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail182,218 miles10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,218 miles
    Test number
    976851136752
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,230 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,230 km
    Test number
    360915382496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,387 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    178,387 miles
    Test number
    325384200494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail178,387 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,387 miles
    Test number
    485730467303
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass173,738 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    173,738 km
    Test number
    150217889889
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

  12. Fail173,738 km (+6,158)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,738 km
    Test number
    722342214793
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (2.7.4)

  13. Pass167,580 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,580 km
    Test number
    341742390067
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Fail167,580 km (+6,571)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,580 km
    Test number
    324615749102
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass161,009 km (+5,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    161,009 km
    Test number
    546497979594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass155,519 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    155,519 km
    Test number
    377169034323
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres just starting to wear on inner edge

  17. Fail155,519 km (+3,575)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,519 km
    Test number
    476155134387
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres just starting to wear on inner edge

  18. Pass151,944 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,944 km
    Test number
    486228013484
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing twisted.

  19. Fail151,944 km (+6,540)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,944 km
    Test number
    966322913306
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing twisted.

  20. Fail145,404 km1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,404 km
    Test number
    667465942364
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass145,404 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,404 km
    Test number
    765365942359
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass139,488 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    139,488 miles
    Test number
    256710941333
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Fail139,488 km1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,488 km
    Test number
    595450241395
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass131,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    131,202 miles
    Test number
    470101840474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail131,202 km (+8,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,202 km
    Test number
    352386030370
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass123,008 km (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    123,008 km
    Test number
    263256539320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass114,811 km (+11,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    114,811 km
    Test number
    222079738338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass103,748 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    103,748 km
    Test number
    552727227357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  29. Fail103,748 km6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,748 km
    Test number
    133675527335
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about M189 BCW

Does M189 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M189 BCW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M189 BCW?
The MOT on M189 BCW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M189 BCW done?
M189 BCW was recorded at 186,533 km at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,590 km a year.
Has M189 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M189 BCW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M189 BCW 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 M189 BCW find?
M189 BCW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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