Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc
R85 NDPMOT history
R85 NDP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 135,216 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,605 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R85 NDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 29 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R85 NDP was last recorded at 135,216 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 135,215 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,605 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,216 miles
- 2024 – 124,531 miles
- 2023 – 119,320 miles
- 2022 – 119,139 miles
- 2021 – 118,612 miles
- 2020 – 115,998 miles
- 2019 – 112,806 miles
- 2017 – 111,326 miles
- 2016 – 108,555 miles
- 2014 – 96,194 miles
- 2013 – 88,238 miles
- 2012 – 86,761 miles
- 2011 – 83,970 miles
- 2010 – 64,757 miles
- 2009 – 52,816 miles
- 2008 – 20,208 miles
- 2007 – 3,225 miles
- 2006 – 3,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,216 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025
Slight play in rack joints
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,216 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 135,216 miles
- Test number
- 223883668736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,215 miles7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,215 miles
- Test number
- 149369938165
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 971549414864
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake only just met minimum requirements
Pass124,531 miles (+5,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 124,531 miles
- Test number
- 513191447719
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,320 miles (+181)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 119,320 miles
- Test number
- 718795099519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,139 miles (+527)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 119,139 miles
- Test number
- 560121629312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,612 miles (+2,614)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 118,612 miles
- Test number
- 269972580770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,998 miles (+3,192)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 115,998 miles
- Test number
- 148704307905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,806 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 112,806 miles
- Test number
- 170874596289
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass111,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 111,326 miles
- Test number
- 465445941145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,326 miles (+2,655)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,326 miles
- Test number
- 956636901928
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass108,671 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 108,671 miles
- Test number
- 517970554984
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail108,671 miles (+116)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,671 miles
- Test number
- 746932057997
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass108,555 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 108,555 miles
- Test number
- 515717501882
- AdvisorySlight play in rack joints
Fail108,555 miles (+12,361)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,555 miles
- Test number
- 671209650846
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisorySlight play in rack joints
Pass96,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 96,194 miles
- Test number
- 667845994088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,194 miles (+7,956)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,194 miles
- Test number
- 617754994075
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,238 miles (+1,477)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 88,238 miles
- Test number
- 447012553076
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteStandard fitment seat belt missing
Pass86,761 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 86,761 miles
- Test number
- 289433422472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,970 miles (+19,213)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2012
- Odometer
- 83,970 miles
- Test number
- 718594821122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,757 miles (+11,941)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,757 miles
- Test number
- 263184620419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,816 miles (+10,393)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,816 miles
- Test number
- 404916619309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,423 miles (+22,215)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 42,423 miles
- Test number
- 362788729174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,208 miles (+16,983)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,208 miles
- Test number
- 641474528191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,225 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 3,225 miles
- Test number
- 772195827123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 3,189 miles
- Test number
- 804587026257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R85 NDP
- Does R85 NDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 NDP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R85 NDP?
- The MOT on R85 NDP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R85 NDP done?
- R85 NDP was recorded at 135,216 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 6,605 miles a year.
- Has R85 NDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R85 NDP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R85 NDP 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 R85 NDP find?
- R85 NDP passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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