Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver and Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 2,461 cc
P487 UDLMOT history
P487 UDL is a silver and grey petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 112,338 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P487 UDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 10 Apr 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P487 UDL was last recorded at 112,338 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 112,326 miles · 27 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,338 miles
- 2025 – 112,212 miles
- 2024 – 111,843 miles
- 2023 – 111,547 miles
- 2022 – 111,154 miles
- 2021 – 110,208 miles
- 2020 – 104,824 miles
- 2019 – 98,408 miles
- 2018 – 92,039 miles
- 2017 – 88,481 miles
- 2016 – 83,699 miles
- 2015 – 79,443 miles
- 2014 – 74,377 miles
- 2013 – 71,602 miles
- 2012 – 68,014 miles
- 2011 – 64,461 miles
- 2010 – 61,551 miles
- 2009 – 59,169 miles
- 2008 – 56,474 miles
- 2007 – 50,847 miles
- 2006 – 47,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,338 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,338 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 112,338 miles
- Test number
- 796934140483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,326 miles (+114)6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,326 miles
- Test number
- 552811594727
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,212 miles (+369)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,212 miles
- Test number
- 908238104874
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass111,843 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 111,843 miles
- Test number
- 426762436705
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail111,843 miles (+296)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,843 miles
- Test number
- 742708382357
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,547 miles (+393)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 111,547 miles
- Test number
- 508305469875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 111,154 miles
- Test number
- 500449087960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,154 miles (+946)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,154 miles
- Test number
- 242358249878
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass110,208 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 110,208 miles
- Test number
- 161713720440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,204 miles (+1,214)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,204 miles
- Test number
- 485704394860
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,990 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,990 miles
- Test number
- 113127687071
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,990 miles (+4,166)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,990 miles
- Test number
- 142947676941
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,824 miles (+6,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 104,824 miles
- Test number
- 127005961399
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded at inlet pipe
Pass98,408 miles (+6,369)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 98,408 miles
- Test number
- 157765160929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,039 miles (+3,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 92,039 miles
- Test number
- 614601391432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,481 miles (+4,782)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 88,481 miles
- Test number
- 141586744541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,699 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,699 miles
- Test number
- 561164969007
- AdvisoryNearside Front play in drop arm bush
Pass79,443 miles (+5,066)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 79,443 miles
- Test number
- 818422545089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,377 miles
- Test number
- 929916064028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,376 miles (+2,774)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,376 miles
- Test number
- 435226464095
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,602 miles (+3,588)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,602 miles
- Test number
- 355351473084
- NoteAll four tyres perished
Pass68,014 miles (+3,553)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,014 miles
- Test number
- 669458162052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,461 miles
- Test number
- 627268361005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,460 miles (+2,909)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,460 miles
- Test number
- 787168461013
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Pass61,551 miles (+2,382)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 61,551 miles
- Test number
- 931078260088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,169 miles (+2,695)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 59,169 miles
- Test number
- 260825469059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,474 miles (+5,627)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,474 miles
- Test number
- 114692178470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,847 miles (+3,842)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 50,847 miles
- Test number
- 304727167070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 47,005 miles
- Test number
- 961936966036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P487 UDL
- Does P487 UDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P487 UDL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P487 UDL?
- The MOT on P487 UDL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P487 UDL done?
- P487 UDL was recorded at 112,338 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,203 miles a year.
- Has P487 UDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P487 UDL has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on P487 UDL 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 UDL find?
- P487 UDL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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