
Volkswagen Caravelle
White · Diesel · 1995 · 1,896 cc
M901 TKNMOT history
M901 TKN is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 147,344 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M901 TKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 12 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M901 TKN was last recorded at 147,344 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Aug 2015: 167,400 miles, lower than 245,477 miles on 14 Jan 2014.
- 24 Aug 2017: 147,344 miles, lower than 232,145 miles on 29 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,344 miles · 5 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,344 miles
- 2023 – 147,344 miles
- 2022 – 147,344 miles
- 2021 – 147,344 miles
- 2020 – 147,344 miles
- 2019 – 147,344 miles
- 2018 – 147,344 miles
- 2017 – 147,344 miles
- 2016 – 232,145 miles
- 2015 – 167,400 miles
- 2014 – 245,477 miles
- 2012 – 229,663 miles
- 2011 – 216,179 miles
- 2010 – 216,161 miles
- 2009 – 208,672 miles
- 2008 – 208,660 miles
- 2007 – 200,573 miles
- 2006 – 188,580 miles
- 2005 – 181,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEntire vehicle undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded/greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,344 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 720317085685
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEntire vehicle undersealed
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass147,344 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 794627682735
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger holed/corroded
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
- AdvisoryWelding repairs blacked
Fail147,344 miles1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 704216880592
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to serious brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded/greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger holed/corroded
- AdvisoryMil light illuminated
Fail147,344 miles1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 858919171887
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Seat belt not attatched (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp lense cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Fail147,344 miles2 dangerous9 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 225785596539
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not attached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess forward (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryCatalytic converter missing - benefit of doubt given
- AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass147,344 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 862319061947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,344 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 505783769103
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass147,344 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 229568435640
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,344 miles2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 955637448870
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,344 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 233312109727
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,344 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 148379121035
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,344 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 827510772867
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail147,344 miles2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 458108037970
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass147,344 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 571686060221
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill excessively corroded
Fail147,344 miles (-84,801)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,344 miles
- Test number
- 780209799733
- FailureFuel pipe insecure rubbing on steering rack (7.2.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill excessively corroded
Pass232,145 miles (+64,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 232,145 miles
- Test number
- 493221026610
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass167,400 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 167,400 miles
- Test number
- 914502514676
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Fail167,400 miles (-78,077)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,400 miles
- Test number
- 675411513814
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
Pass245,477 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 245,477 miles
- Test number
- 975774214088
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail245,477 miles (+15,814)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,477 miles
- Test number
- 269244004050
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass229,663 miles (+13,484)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 229,663 miles
- Test number
- 679894852222
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass216,179 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 216,179 miles
- Test number
- 277965331290
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail216,161 miles (+7,489)8 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,161 miles
- Test number
- 564941910135
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Pass208,672 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 208,672 miles
- Test number
- 534744319077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteAdvise power steering noise on full lock
Fail208,660 miles (+8,087)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,660 miles
- Test number
- 433093358350
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass200,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 200,573 miles
- Test number
- 442929737380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,573 miles (+11,993)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,573 miles
- Test number
- 574509037369
- FailureRear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Pass188,580 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 188,580 miles
- Test number
- 804554456375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,578 miles (+7,555)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,578 miles
- Test number
- 402032856325
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- NoteNearside wiper
Pass181,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 181,023 miles
- Test number
- 230905355358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,023 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,023 miles
- Test number
- 521064455332
- FailureCentre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAdvise---Screw in N/S/R tyre tread!
Questions about M901 TKN
- Does M901 TKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M901 TKN is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M901 TKN?
- The MOT on M901 TKN is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M901 TKN done?
- M901 TKN was recorded at 147,344 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026.
- Has M901 TKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M901 TKN has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on M901 TKN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M901 TKN find?
- M901 TKN passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly damaged; entire vehicle undersealed; offside front seat belt slow to retract, and 3 more.
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