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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

PMR 481MOT history

PMR 481 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 63,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

PMR 481 silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,746 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMR 481
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMR 481 was last recorded at 63,746 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,141 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,605 miles
Average per year
8,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,746 miles
  • 2025 – 55,141 miles
  • 2024 – 48,974 miles
  • 2023 – 36,990 miles
  • 2022 – 25,764 miles
  • 2021 – 14,095 miles
  • 2020 – 8,538 miles
  • 2019 – 6,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    981683441824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,746 miles (+8,605)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,746 miles
    Test number
    476532132126
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust gases hissing from engine when engine revved
  3. Pass55,141 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    899481078590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,974 miles (+11,984)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,974 miles
    Test number
    508282531840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass36,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    434125816969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  6. Fail36,990 miles (+11,226)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,990 miles
    Test number
    918910685429
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass25,764 miles (+11,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    25,764 miles
    Test number
    673066164508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing broken (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass14,095 miles (+5,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    14,095 miles
    Test number
    963206294430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Pass8,538 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    8,538 miles
    Test number
    257124769074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    6,460 miles
    Test number
    520653943537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail6,460 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,460 miles
    Test number
    786422806946
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Questions about PMR 481

What vehicle is registration PMR 481 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMR 481 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Mar 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PMR 481 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PMR 481 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on PMR 481?
The MOT on PMR 481 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PMR 481 done?
PMR 481 was recorded at 63,746 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 8,247 miles a year.
Has PMR 481 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMR 481 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on PMR 481 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 PMR 481 find?
PMR 481 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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