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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,459 cc

P487 SGPMOT history

P487 SGP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.

P487 SGP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
200,548 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 SGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 SGP was last recorded at 200,548 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 1,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,276 miles · 17 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,272 miles
Average per year
4,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,548 miles
  • 2023 – 199,276 miles
  • 2022 – 198,132 miles
  • 2021 – 196,031 miles
  • 2020 – 192,166 miles
  • 2019 – 186,744 miles
  • 2017 – 184,644 miles
  • 2016 – 176,115 miles
  • 2015 – 168,433 miles
  • 2014 – 159,778 miles
  • 2013 – 151,292 miles
  • 2012 – 145,398 miles
  • 2011 – 138,694 miles
  • 2010 – 132,547 miles
  • 2009 – 127,460 miles
  • 2008 – 123,381 miles
  • 2007 – 115,812 miles
  • 2006 – 108,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,548 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,548 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,548 miles
    Test number
    536426723837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass199,276 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    199,276 miles
    Test number
    183926094651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,132 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,132 miles
    Test number
    633725621683
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail198,127 miles (+2,096)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,127 miles
    Test number
    405942024431
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass196,031 miles (+3,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,031 miles
    Test number
    382169219519
    • AdvisoryOffside parkimg brake efficiency low

  6. Pass192,166 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    192,166 miles
    Test number
    516381982896
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail192,150 miles (+5,406)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,150 miles
    Test number
    141649232594
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of front to rear brake pipe corroded in clip next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes showing signs of corrosion/coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass186,744 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,744 miles
    Test number
    977139342283
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail186,744 miles (+2,100)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,744 miles
    Test number
    869354849761
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass184,644 miles (+8,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    184,644 miles
    Test number
    118857138509
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased unable to see

  11. Pass176,115 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    176,115 miles
    Test number
    968371044918
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail176,115 miles (+7,682)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,115 miles
    Test number
    943412155183
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass168,433 miles (+8,655)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    168,433 miles
    Test number
    281191842215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake sticking slightly

  14. Pass159,778 miles (+8,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,778 miles
    Test number
    766629734280
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass151,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    151,292 miles
    Test number
    395091243479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,292 miles (+5,894)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,292 miles
    Test number
    398129833420
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass145,398 miles (+289)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    145,398 miles
    Test number
    747935812226
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/front door mirror glass broken

  18. Fail145,109 miles (+6,415)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,109 miles
    Test number
    325250402250
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/front door mirror glass broken

  19. Pass138,694 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,694 miles
    Test number
    665391911234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/rear wheel arch rusty

  20. Fail138,694 miles (+6,147)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,694 miles
    Test number
    256209191401
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/rear wheel arch rusty

  21. Pass132,547 miles (+5,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,547 miles
    Test number
    210996190162
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass127,460 miles (+4,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    127,460 miles
    Test number
    200520769221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass123,381 miles (+7,569)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    123,381 miles
    Test number
    663977768274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure.
    • NoteFront and rear inner and outer arches starting to corrode.
    • NoteO/s and n/s inner and outer sill including steps starting to corrode.
    • NoteRear valance corroded.

  24. Pass115,812 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    115,812 miles
    Test number
    490145487228
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail115,797 miles (+7,360)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,797 miles
    Test number
    821058077279
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass108,437 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    451674366200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s/f door shut step starting to corrode.

Questions about P487 SGP

Does P487 SGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P487 SGP expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P487 SGP?
The MOT on P487 SGP expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P487 SGP done?
P487 SGP was recorded at 200,548 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 4,976 miles a year.
Has P487 SGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 SGP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P487 SGP 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 P487 SGP find?
P487 SGP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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