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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 2,730 cc

R599 SLYMOT history

R599 SLY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

R599 SLY grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jun 2026
Mileage
147,561 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,730 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 SLY was last recorded at 147,561 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,901 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
1,660 miles
Average per year
3,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,561 miles
  • 2022 – 145,901 miles
  • 2020 – 145,598 miles
  • 2019 – 140,253 miles
  • 2018 – 137,026 miles
  • 2017 – 136,862 miles
  • 2016 – 135,012 miles
  • 2015 – 127,895 miles
  • 2013 – 117,505 miles
  • 2011 – 106,813 miles
  • 2010 – 98,137 miles
  • 2009 – 90,557 miles
  • 2007 – 82,758 miles
  • 2006 – 71,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,561 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll body dents and damages but not sharp edges

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front cross member corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,561 miles
    Test number
    146365792933
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body dents and damages but not sharp edges

  2. Fail147,561 miles (+1,660)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,561 miles
    Test number
    685182406170
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll body dents and damages but not sharp edges

  3. Pass145,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    246736261731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail145,901 miles (+303)2 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    145413633996
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure (filter) (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass145,598 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,598 miles
    Test number
    327399742150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,253 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,253 miles
    Test number
    135068022290
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Taped

  7. Fail140,253 miles (+3,227)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,253 miles
    Test number
    662036145788
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Taped

  8. Pass137,026 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,026 miles
    Test number
    793944395526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

  9. Fail137,025 miles (+14)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,025 miles
    Test number
    927123292627
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail /cross member /bumper mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside corrosion to various areas.

  10. Fail137,011 miles (+149)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,011 miles
    Test number
    253079150464
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has inner and outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside has corrosion to various areas

  11. Pass136,862 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,862 miles
    Test number
    522493161072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Fail136,858 miles (+1,846)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,858 miles
    Test number
    678446881798
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  13. Pass135,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    703004235888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,012 miles (+7,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    260042125600
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass127,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,895 miles
    Test number
    699119245066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,895 miles (+10,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,895 miles
    Test number
    785534335043
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass117,505 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    277522943126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail117,505 miles (+10,692)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,505 miles
    Test number
    718701643104
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass106,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    927577941199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,813 miles (+8,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    368715741161
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass98,137 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    280524530405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWasher stork broken. still able to operate at time of test

  22. Fail98,137 miles (+7,580)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    234254530185
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWasher stork broken. still able to operate at time of test

  23. Pass90,557 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    243012739137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,225 miles (+7,467)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,225 miles
    Test number
    813911729184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass82,758 miles (+11,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    82,758 miles
    Test number
    350361597270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass71,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    422457066039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,204 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    583485366091
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about R599 SLY

Does R599 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 SLY expired on 11 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 SLY?
The MOT on R599 SLY expired on 11 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 SLY done?
R599 SLY was recorded at 147,561 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 3,963 miles a year.
Has R599 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 SLY has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R599 SLY 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 R599 SLY find?
R599 SLY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; all body dents and damages but not sharp edges.

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