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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

N830 DFSMOT history

N830 DFS is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 3 Jan 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

N830 DFS green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
183,607 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N830 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
3 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

N830 DFS was last recorded at 183,607 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 3,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2021: 175,230 miles, lower than 177,582 miles on 3 Apr 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,622 miles · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,985 miles
Average per year
3,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 183,607 miles
  • 2022 – 179,622 miles
  • 2021 – 175,230 miles
  • 2020 – 177,582 miles
  • 2019 – 168,802 miles
  • 2018 – 165,929 miles
  • 2017 – 161,419 miles
  • 2016 – 157,328 miles
  • 2015 – 154,224 miles
  • 2014 – 150,668 miles
  • 2013 – 146,479 miles
  • 2012 – 143,614 miles
  • 2011 – 140,143 miles
  • 2010 – 137,061 miles
  • 2009 – 135,565 miles
  • 2008 – 134,107 miles
  • 2007 – 131,753 miles
  • 2006 – 130,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,607 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    183,607 miles
    Test number
    847771923251
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,607 miles (+3,985)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,607 miles
    Test number
    273211113171
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,622 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,622 miles
    Test number
    396049600661
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,622 miles (+4,392)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,622 miles
    Test number
    801990778067
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,230 miles (-2,352)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    175,230 miles
    Test number
    668314651435
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass177,582 miles (+5,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    177,582 miles
    Test number
    206827777136
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,582 miles (+3,780)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,582 miles
    Test number
    359128889449
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,802 miles
    Test number
    810625983420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,802 miles (+2,873)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,802 miles
    Test number
    250388172459
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass165,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    641400650787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail165,929 miles (+4,510)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,929 miles
    Test number
    879468146591
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass161,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    205779284127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,419 miles (+4,091)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,419 miles
    Test number
    905089960598
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  14. Pass157,328 miles (+3,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,328 miles
    Test number
    211807473968
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both split (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass154,224 miles (+3,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,224 miles
    Test number
    495366275021
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  16. Pass150,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,668 miles
    Test number
    185587634434
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Fail150,668 miles (+4,189)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,668 miles
    Test number
    669317434085
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass146,479 miles (+2,865)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    146,479 miles
    Test number
    548590053063
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished

  19. Pass143,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    143,614 miles
    Test number
    939389632037
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail143,614 miles (+3,471)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,614 miles
    Test number
    955719932040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail140,143 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,143 miles
    Test number
    518746361061
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass140,143 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    140,143 miles
    Test number
    639526661008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail137,061 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    201988860091
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass137,061 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    724768560052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass135,565 miles (+1,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,565 miles
    Test number
    473256659087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass134,107 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    134,107 miles
    Test number
    680440658069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass131,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    532581667045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail131,753 miles (+1,718)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    792741967082
    • Repaired at testFront Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass130,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    130,035 miles
    Test number
    304091356018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N830 DFS

Does N830 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N830 DFS expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N830 DFS?
The MOT on N830 DFS expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N830 DFS done?
N830 DFS was recorded at 183,607 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
Has N830 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N830 DFS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on N830 DFS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N830 DFS find?
N830 DFS passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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