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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,730 cc

R282 OCFMOT history

R282 OCF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

R282 OCF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
125,335 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R282 OCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,730 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R282 OCF was last recorded at 125,335 miles on 19 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,327 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,335 miles
  • 2025 – 124,010 miles
  • 2022 – 121,933 miles
  • 2019 – 121,796 miles
  • 2018 – 119,992 miles
  • 2015 – 105,696 miles
  • 2014 – 94,350 miles
  • 2013 – 86,611 miles
  • 2012 – 79,228 miles
  • 2011 – 71,316 miles
  • 2010 – 62,030 miles
  • 2009 – 42,956 miles
  • 2008 – 32,187 miles
  • 2007 – 19,722 miles
  • 2005 – 6,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,335 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush (6.1.8 (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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,335 miles (+8)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,335 miles
    Test number
    211979333532
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,327 miles (+5)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    355688921258
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,322 miles (+1,312)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    987563427733
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,010 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,010 miles
    Test number
    506404509881
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Fail124,000 miles (+2,067)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,000 miles
    Test number
    832079059173
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubbers deteriated

  6. Pass121,933 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,933 miles
    Test number
    691853693071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass121,796 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,796 miles
    Test number
    941380898844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,992 miles (+14,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,992 miles
    Test number
    125909434335
    • AdvisoryWear in off side steering rack end borderline

  9. Pass105,696 miles (+11,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,696 miles
    Test number
    178907801887
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between tread and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  10. Pass94,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    357653084221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,350 miles (+7,739)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    216293784237
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass86,611 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    695069863260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp corroded & adrift

  13. Fail86,611 miles (+7,383)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    357628363496
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp corroded & adrift

  14. Pass79,228 miles (+3,703)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    79,228 miles
    Test number
    368554682452
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted at second row centre, seat belt not tested

  15. Pass75,525 miles (+146)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    396492842182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted at centre middle row, seat belt not tested

  16. Fail75,379 miles (+4,063)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    995249832159
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted at centre middle row, seat belt not tested

  17. Pass71,316 miles (+4,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,316 miles
    Test number
    967647381212
    • NoteChild seat fitted at centre first row, seatbelt not tested

  18. Pass66,770 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    697730141169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,030 miles (+5,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,030 miles
    Test number
    974911190274
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

  20. Pass56,928 miles (+33)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    723491640121
    • NoteO/s child seat fitted , seatbelt not tested

  21. Fail56,895 miles (+13,939)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    551760640170
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s child seat fitted , seatbelt not tested

  22. Pass42,956 miles (+10,769)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    491979839113
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear cenre and rear most seatbelts webbing jammed in seatbelt clasps

  23. Pass32,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    530504048142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail32,187 miles (+12,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    922564848101
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass19,722 miles (+13,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,722 miles
    Test number
    181414907463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    6,598 miles
    Test number
    831514665320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R282 OCF

Does R282 OCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 OCF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R282 OCF?
The MOT on R282 OCF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R282 OCF done?
R282 OCF was recorded at 125,335 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,825 miles a year.
Has R282 OCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R282 OCF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R282 OCF 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 R282 OCF find?
R282 OCF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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