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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R489 CCLMOT history

R489 CCL is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 287,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

R489 CCL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
287,511 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 CCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 CCL was last recorded at 287,511 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 1,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2010: 21,706 miles, lower than 207,730 miles on 28 May 2009.

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
285,523 miles · 9 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,988 miles
Average per year
7,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 287,511 miles
  • 2023 – 285,523 miles
  • 2022 – 281,921 miles
  • 2020 – 278,582 miles
  • 2019 – 271,090 miles
  • 2018 – 261,619 miles
  • 2017 – 257,085 miles
  • 2015 – 256,188 miles
  • 2014 – 246,728 miles
  • 2013 – 236,520 miles
  • 2012 – 226,101 miles
  • 2011 – 216,824 miles
  • 2010 – 213,759 miles
  • 2009 – 207,730 miles
  • 2008 – 190,445 miles
  • 2007 – 166,873 miles
  • 2005 – 143,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,511 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,511 miles (+1,988)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    287,511 miles
    Test number
    610762687195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass285,523 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    285,523 miles
    Test number
    733662185663
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm...both sides... (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides...
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail285,522 miles (+3,601)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,522 miles
    Test number
    277092582899
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides.... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm...both sides... (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides... (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides...
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass281,921 miles (+3,339)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    281,921 miles
    Test number
    902442078453
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo spare..
    • AdvisoryOsr light lense damaged....

  5. Pass278,582 miles (+7,492)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    278,582 miles
    Test number
    120594554955
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass271,090 miles (+30)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    271,090 miles
    Test number
    959915313795
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail271,060 miles (+9,441)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,060 miles
    Test number
    808973738849
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass261,619 miles (+4,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    261,619 miles
    Test number
    191935276023
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside

  9. Pass257,085 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    257,085 miles
    Test number
    222666126975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass256,188 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    256,188 miles
    Test number
    765840175100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail256,172 miles (+9,444)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,172 miles
    Test number
    815869565199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass246,728 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    246,728 miles
    Test number
    555675964147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail246,713 miles (+10,193)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,713 miles
    Test number
    426584764169
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass236,520 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    236,520 miles
    Test number
    839748333116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail236,503 miles (+10,402)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,503 miles
    Test number
    505068633194
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass226,101 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    226,101 miles
    Test number
    598809832109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail226,088 miles (+9,264)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,088 miles
    Test number
    655559732182
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail216,824 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,824 miles
    Test number
    199903441194
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s h/brake effort is slightly low .

  19. Pass216,824 miles (+3,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    216,824 miles
    Test number
    806623641121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s h/brake effort is slightly low .

  20. Pass213,759 miles (+192,053)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    213,759 miles
    Test number
    840232430178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,706 miles (-186,024)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    254726820190
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass207,730 miles (+17,285)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    207,730 miles
    Test number
    432428049183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass190,445 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    190,445 miles
    Test number
    492004718153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail190,218 miles (+23,345)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,218 miles
    Test number
    101560718195
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront plate cracked

  25. Pass166,873 miles (+23,808)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    166,873 miles
    Test number
    862971207167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass143,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    143,065 miles
    Test number
    303118305367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R489 CCL

Does R489 CCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 CCL expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 CCL?
The MOT on R489 CCL expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 CCL done?
R489 CCL was recorded at 287,511 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 7,947 miles a year.
Has R489 CCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 CCL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on R489 CCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R489 CCL find?
R489 CCL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside, and 4 more.

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