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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S15 VWCMOT history

S15 VWC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 205,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

S15 VWC silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
205,725 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 VWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 VWC was last recorded at 205,725 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,093 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,632 miles
Average per year
7,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,725 miles
  • 2025 – 199,093 miles
  • 2024 – 193,258 miles
  • 2023 – 185,316 miles
  • 2022 – 179,199 miles
  • 2021 – 175,917 miles
  • 2020 – 167,449 miles
  • 2019 – 163,121 miles
  • 2018 – 155,551 miles
  • 2016 – 155,299 miles
  • 2015 – 146,583 miles
  • 2014 – 137,999 miles
  • 2013 – 130,959 miles
  • 2012 – 120,374 miles
  • 2011 – 109,340 miles
  • 2010 – 98,661 miles
  • 2009 – 87,565 miles
  • 2008 – 79,398 miles
  • 2007 – 70,011 miles
  • 2006 – 51,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,725 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,725 miles (+6,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    205,725 miles
    Test number
    907721321367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass199,093 miles (+5,835)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    199,093 miles
    Test number
    330109287490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    193,258 miles
    Test number
    111765497588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail193,258 miles (+7,942)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,258 miles
    Test number
    626896727216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,316 miles (+6,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,316 miles
    Test number
    840132644781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,199 miles
    Test number
    567787391029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail179,199 miles (+3,282)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,199 miles
    Test number
    366890154435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass175,917 miles (+8,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    175,917 miles
    Test number
    352158984647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass167,449 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,449 miles
    Test number
    200683384750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail167,449 miles (+4,328)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,449 miles
    Test number
    487950659573
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Body component insecure fog lamp brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass163,121 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,121 miles
    Test number
    180642943672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,551 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,551 miles
    Test number
    628529487232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,299 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    155,299 miles
    Test number
    460333338881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail155,293 miles (+8,710)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,293 miles
    Test number
    740423453147
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass146,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    436106955151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,582 miles (+8,583)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,582 miles
    Test number
    989986555185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass137,999 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    137,999 miles
    Test number
    297561774132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,992 miles (+7,033)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,992 miles
    Test number
    946387754111
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass130,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,959 miles
    Test number
    768214163101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail130,959 miles (+10,585)9 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,959 miles
    Test number
    159993563194
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass120,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    408903572165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail120,374 miles (+11,034)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,374 miles
    Test number
    689222172104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass109,340 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    246199171499
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail109,340 miles (+10,679)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,340 miles
    Test number
    565659071158
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass98,661 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,661 miles
    Test number
    880145770185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,660 miles (+11,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,660 miles
    Test number
    392143370169
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass87,565 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    920676579171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,398 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,398 miles
    Test number
    470308778158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,011 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    250261377195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,464 miles (+16,899)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,464 miles
    Test number
    253273227188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass51,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,565 miles
    Test number
    640498126158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 VWC

Does S15 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 VWC is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 VWC?
The MOT on S15 VWC is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 VWC done?
S15 VWC was recorded at 205,725 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 7,585 miles a year.
Has S15 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 VWC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S15 VWC 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 S15 VWC find?
S15 VWC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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