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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 2,461 cc

P513 MLUMOT history

P513 MLU is a red petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 13 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

P513 MLU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
13 km
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P513 MLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P513 MLU was last recorded at 13 km on 13 Nov 2024, 12 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
1 km · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
12 km
Average per year
12 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 13 km
  • 2023 – 1 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    313550038778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass13 km (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    13 km
    Test number
    571356850622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass1 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    1 km
    Test number
    882936159623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,369 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,369 miles
    Test number
    179538593875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,861 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,861 miles
    Test number
    625270318525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,689 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,689 miles
    Test number
    203359956152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,600 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,600 miles
    Test number
    601016940661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    269626602375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,868 miles (+362)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    137323057339
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass55,506 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    55,506 miles
    Test number
    412327184132
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box area (7.1.2)

  11. Pass55,247 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    560064198425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,735 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,735 miles
    Test number
    639175956195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,181 miles (+1,144)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,181 miles
    Test number
    475596244390
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass53,037 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    53,037 miles
    Test number
    608101253356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,226 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,226 miles
    Test number
    986416252357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail52,225 miles (+2,121)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,225 miles
    Test number
    327694152360
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass50,104 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,104 miles
    Test number
    815544561339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,604 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,604 miles
    Test number
    844627750373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    463869010018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,880 miles (+5,490)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    281621310031
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass40,390 miles (+3,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,390 miles
    Test number
    163009358357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass36,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    482228047409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,628 miles (+4,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,628 miles
    Test number
    600805747360
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

  24. Pass32,072 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,072 miles
    Test number
    304159707044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    29,539 miles
    Test number
    751051455384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P513 MLU

Does P513 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P513 MLU is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P513 MLU?
The MOT on P513 MLU is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P513 MLU done?
P513 MLU was recorded at 13 km at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 12 km a year.
Has P513 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P513 MLU has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on P513 MLU 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 P513 MLU find?
P513 MLU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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