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Volkswagen Caravelle

White and Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R337 USTMOT history

R337 UST is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

R337 UST white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
179,981 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R337 UST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R337 UST was last recorded at 179,981 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2020: 160,574 miles, lower than 221,676 miles on 5 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,386 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,595 miles
Average per year
2,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,981 miles
  • 2024 – 175,386 miles
  • 2023 – 168,977 miles
  • 2022 – 166,448 miles
  • 2021 – 164,566 miles
  • 2020 – 160,574 miles
  • 2019 – 221,676 miles
  • 2018 – 215,153 miles
  • 2017 – 207,604 miles
  • 2016 – 196,396 miles
  • 2015 – 187,680 miles
  • 2014 – 184,339 miles
  • 2013 – 182,546 miles
  • 2012 – 179,785 miles
  • 2011 – 175,402 miles
  • 2010 – 170,039 miles
  • 2009 – 156,600 miles
  • 2008 – 147,864 miles
  • 2007 – 137,674 miles
  • 2006 – 129,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,981 miles (+4,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    179,981 miles
    Test number
    428932911861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,386 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,386 miles
    Test number
    989183140090
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  3. Fail175,376 miles (+6,399)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,376 miles
    Test number
    926838854337
    • MajorCentral Emissions unable to be completed exaust leak,no emm at tailpipe (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  4. Pass168,977 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,977 miles
    Test number
    929408884125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail168,972 miles (+2,524)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,972 miles
    Test number
    974871466390
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass166,448 miles (+1,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,448 miles
    Test number
    951334584042
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass164,566 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    164,566 miles
    Test number
    829120338433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,574 miles (-61,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    160,574 miles
    Test number
    159381955703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass221,676 miles (+6,523)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    221,676 miles
    Test number
    544800167689
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass215,153 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    215,153 miles
    Test number
    506122475428
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail215,115 miles (+7,511)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,115 miles
    Test number
    153503034819
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass207,604 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    207,604 miles
    Test number
    968115970808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail207,541 miles (+11,145)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,541 miles
    Test number
    772057795009
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass196,396 miles (+157)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    196,396 miles
    Test number
    504396534005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail196,239 miles (+8,559)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,239 miles
    Test number
    462409245819
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass187,680 miles (+3,341)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,680 miles
    Test number
    107041595428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass184,339 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    184,339 miles
    Test number
    145297794057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass182,546 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    182,546 miles
    Test number
    958734593032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass179,785 miles (+4,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    179,785 miles
    Test number
    185125692018
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass175,402 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    175,402 miles
    Test number
    465434991016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail175,402 miles (+5,363)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,402 miles
    Test number
    988844791046
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass170,039 miles (+13,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    170,039 miles
    Test number
    251777070024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass156,600 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    156,600 miles
    Test number
    822477389033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass147,864 miles (+10,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    147,864 miles
    Test number
    834763798061
    • NoteVERY SMALL PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN.

  25. Pass137,674 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    137,674 miles
    Test number
    601345187054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,079 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    129,079 miles
    Test number
    471446176071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail129,071 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,071 miles
    Test number
    162733876027
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about R337 UST

Does R337 UST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R337 UST is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R337 UST?
The MOT on R337 UST is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R337 UST done?
R337 UST was recorded at 179,981 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
Has R337 UST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R337 UST has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R337 UST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R337 UST find?
R337 UST passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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