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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

R211 SJMMOT history

R211 SJM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

R211 SJM grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2026
Mileage
127,243 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R211 SJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R211 SJM was last recorded at 127,243 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,302 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
941 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,243 miles
  • 2025 – 126,302 miles
  • 2024 – 124,553 miles
  • 2023 – 123,213 miles
  • 2022 – 122,349 miles
  • 2021 – 120,053 miles
  • 2020 – 117,664 miles
  • 2019 – 113,063 miles
  • 2018 – 112,784 miles
  • 2017 – 111,805 miles
  • 2016 – 109,960 miles
  • 2015 – 107,362 miles
  • 2014 – 107,355 miles
  • 2013 – 106,597 miles
  • 2012 – 103,165 miles
  • 2010 – 98,887 miles
  • 2009 – 87,468 miles
  • 2008 – 86,483 miles
  • 2007 – 77,894 miles
  • 2006 – 77,075 miles
  • 2005 – 75,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,243 miles
  • DangerousCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryVehicle underbody is becoming very rusty.

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail127,243 miles (+941)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    143453966669
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody is becoming very rusty.

  2. Pass126,302 miles (+1,749)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,302 miles
    Test number
    797512120356
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt or suspension mountings.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside innersill corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt or suspension mountings.
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody becoming very rusty.

  3. Pass124,553 miles (+1,340)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    731142288550
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has a lot of surface corrosion

  4. Pass123,213 miles (+864)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,213 miles
    Test number
    887971991191
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,349 miles (+2,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    984312185418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,053 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,053 miles
    Test number
    937577473697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail120,014 miles (+2,350)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    480943940407
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,664 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,664 miles
    Test number
    968911763505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,662 miles (+4,599)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,662 miles
    Test number
    231523716712
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,063 miles (+279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    113,063 miles
    Test number
    269072608312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,784 miles (+979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,784 miles
    Test number
    846990252067
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass111,805 miles (+1,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,805 miles
    Test number
    547447259003
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass109,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    434756699391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,960 miles (+2,598)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    721075450575
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass107,362 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    166138975091
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise underbody surface corrosion

  16. Fail107,362 miles (+7)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    655536575029
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise underbody surface corrosion

  17. Pass107,355 miles (+758)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    326742794006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise underbody surface corrosion

  18. Pass106,597 miles (+3,432)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,597 miles
    Test number
    447108833013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,165 miles (+4,278)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    103,165 miles
    Test number
    307344122026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake discs badly pitted
    • NoteRear n/s and o/s tyres cracking but no cord showing

  20. Pass98,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    650048440379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,887 miles (+11,419)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    880088340348
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass87,468 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,468 miles
    Test number
    522132429363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,483 miles (+8,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    570069328383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,894 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,894 miles
    Test number
    142799107330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,075 miles (+1,870)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    452761826441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    75,205 miles
    Test number
    432461725307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R211 SJM

Does R211 SJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R211 SJM expired on 27 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R211 SJM?
The MOT on R211 SJM expired on 27 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R211 SJM done?
R211 SJM was recorded at 127,243 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has R211 SJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R211 SJM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on R211 SJM 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 R211 SJM find?
R211 SJM failed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: central rear brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak; offside front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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