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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

M901 CGJMOT history

M901 CGJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 266,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

M901 CGJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
266,309 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M901 CGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M901 CGJ was last recorded at 266,309 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,285 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,309 miles
  • 2022 – 266,285 miles
  • 2019 – 265,508 miles
  • 2018 – 260,594 miles
  • 2016 – 242,343 miles
  • 2015 – 232,569 miles
  • 2014 – 220,688 miles
  • 2013 – 210,930 miles
  • 2012 – 201,546 miles
  • 2011 – 189,287 miles
  • 2010 – 181,257 miles
  • 2009 – 174,765 miles
  • 2008 – 169,527 miles
  • 2007 – 163,488 miles
  • 2006 – 158,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,309 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,309 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    266,309 miles
    Test number
    358813233080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass266,285 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    266,285 miles
    Test number
    639825556366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail266,259 miles (+751)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,259 miles
    Test number
    159206916586
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass265,508 miles (+4,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    265,508 miles
    Test number
    918308723034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lena damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass260,594 miles (+18,251)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    260,594 miles
    Test number
    623742591072
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat runner worn

  6. Pass242,343 miles (+9,774)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    242,343 miles
    Test number
    602439883942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn on the inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on edges

  7. Pass232,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    232,569 miles
    Test number
    397088487974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail232,564 miles (+11,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,564 miles
    Test number
    283228908156
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass220,688 miles (+4)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    220,688 miles
    Test number
    896591514295
    • NoteEvidence of engine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust slight leak of gases
    • NoteO/s sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses cracked/perished
    • NoteO/s/r and o/s/f seat belts frayed
    • NoteUnable to check o/s middle row seatbelt due to child seat fitted

  10. Fail220,684 miles (+9,754)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,684 miles
    Test number
    626680714268
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEvidence of engine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust slight leak of gases
    • NoteO/s sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi hoses cracked/perished
    • NoteO/s/r and o/s/f seat belts frayed
    • NoteUnable to check o/s middle row seatbelt due to child seat fitted

  11. Pass210,930 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    210,930 miles
    Test number
    127836103221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth headlights chipped
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked

  12. Fail210,929 miles (+9,383)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,929 miles
    Test number
    945453003245
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth headlights chipped
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked

  13. Pass201,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    201,546 miles
    Test number
    875185912255
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail201,546 miles (+12,259)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,546 miles
    Test number
    335494012232
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass189,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    189,287 miles
    Test number
    787807141142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail189,287 miles (+8,030)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,287 miles
    Test number
    667154141197
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass181,257 miles (+6,492)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    181,257 miles
    Test number
    602719530193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass174,765 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    174,765 miles
    Test number
    850379339140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass169,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    169,527 miles
    Test number
    380843148155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail169,527 miles (+6,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,527 miles
    Test number
    250862648447
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass163,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    163,488 miles
    Test number
    154441847196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail163,488 miles (+5,285)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,488 miles
    Test number
    400578637123
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack track rods

  23. Pass158,203 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    158,203 miles
    Test number
    443739636162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail158,145 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,145 miles
    Test number
    264337736146
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about M901 CGJ

Does M901 CGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M901 CGJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M901 CGJ?
The MOT on M901 CGJ is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M901 CGJ done?
M901 CGJ was recorded at 266,309 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,369 miles a year.
Has M901 CGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M901 CGJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on M901 CGJ 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 M901 CGJ find?
M901 CGJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle showing signs of corrosion and previous repairs; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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