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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,459 cc

P778 MLDMOT history

P778 MLD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 16 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

P778 MLD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2026
Mileage
168,568 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P778 MLD
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
16 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P778 MLD was last recorded at 168,568 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 5,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,257 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,311 miles
Average per year
3,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,568 miles
  • 2024 – 163,257 miles
  • 2023 – 158,911 miles
  • 2022 – 156,748 miles
  • 2021 – 153,028 miles
  • 2019 – 152,558 miles
  • 2018 – 152,013 miles
  • 2017 – 151,374 miles
  • 2016 – 150,420 miles
  • 2015 – 149,810 miles
  • 2014 – 149,186 miles
  • 2013 – 147,158 miles
  • 2012 – 144,828 miles
  • 2011 – 140,765 miles
  • 2010 – 138,097 miles
  • 2009 – 132,460 miles
  • 2008 – 125,153 miles
  • 2007 – 116,635 miles
  • 2006 – 108,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,568 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,568 miles (+5,311)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,568 miles
    Test number
    555408050660
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,257 miles (+4,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    163,257 miles
    Test number
    355050903530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,911 miles
    Test number
    101594983480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,910 miles (+2,162)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,910 miles
    Test number
    482025497933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass156,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,748 miles
    Test number
    701986543751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,747 miles (+3,719)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,747 miles
    Test number
    331498193610
    • MajorNearside Front Brake insecure caliper (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass153,028 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,028 miles
    Test number
    975946130521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,558 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,558 miles
    Test number
    658138250455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,013 miles (+639)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    175264810837
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral the rearview mirror inside the car is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced the outer seal has some corrosion but it has not affected the security of the frame or chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,374 miles (+954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    151,374 miles
    Test number
    632969056697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass150,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    150,420 miles
    Test number
    441177522375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail150,420 miles (+610)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,420 miles
    Test number
    429751139654
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass149,810 miles (+624)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    149,810 miles
    Test number
    315065415286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass149,186 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,186 miles
    Test number
    327831814223
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside front bumper is damaged but still secured and not showing any sharp edges

  15. Fail149,144 miles (+1,986)2 failures12 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,144 miles
    Test number
    526215904284
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNearside front bumper is damaged but still secured and not showing any sharp edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is perishing

  16. Pass147,158 miles (+35)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    147,158 miles
    Test number
    579667903202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  17. Fail147,123 miles (+2,295)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,123 miles
    Test number
    496154503212
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  18. Pass144,828 miles (+93)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    144,828 miles
    Test number
    816983222269
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExhaust center system deteriorated

  19. Fail144,735 miles (+3,970)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,735 miles
    Test number
    267563602274
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f steering inner track rod has movement
    • NoteSpare tyre treat reaching low limits

  20. Pass140,765 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    140,765 miles
    Test number
    306982701420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass138,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    138,097 miles
    Test number
    974739020263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail138,097 miles (+5,637)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,097 miles
    Test number
    570678220243
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass132,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,460 miles
    Test number
    782815429248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail132,460 miles (+7,307)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,460 miles
    Test number
    392695529295
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass125,153 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    131551838234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  26. Fail125,153 miles (+8,518)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    702731938217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass116,635 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    924075127216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass108,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    108,860 miles
    Test number
    602507826211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P778 MLD

Does P778 MLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P778 MLD expired on 29 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P778 MLD?
The MOT on P778 MLD expired on 29 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P778 MLD done?
P778 MLD was recorded at 168,568 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
Has P778 MLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P778 MLD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on P778 MLD 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 P778 MLD find?
P778 MLD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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