Volkswagen Caravelle
Orange · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc
S16 KBSMOT history
S16 KBS is an orange diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 215,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 215,882 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 22 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 KBS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 KBS was last recorded at 215,882 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jan 2013: 164,377 miles, lower than 189,010 miles on 3 Feb 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 213,465 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,417 miles
- Average per year
- 5,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,882 miles
- 2025 – 213,465 miles
- 2024 – 211,320 miles
- 2023 – 209,341 miles
- 2022 – 207,936 miles
- 2021 – 205,977 miles
- 2020 – 204,530 miles
- 2019 – 202,136 miles
- 2018 – 196,481 miles
- 2017 – 188,983 miles
- 2016 – 183,556 miles
- 2015 – 178,999 miles
- 2014 – 169,297 miles
- 2013 – 164,377 miles
- 2012 – 189,010 miles
- 2011 – 153,409 miles
- 2010 – 148,166 miles
- 2009 – 141,792 miles
- 2008 – 141,355 miles
- 2007 – 127,827 miles
- 2006 – 112,701 miles
- 2005 – 97,925 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,882 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.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Some corrosion in underside of vehicle not within prescribed areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
36 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,882 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 215,882 miles
- Test number
- 568650585080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,465 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 213,465 miles
- Test number
- 909028110990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crash bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield not fully secure
Fail213,456 miles (+2,136)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,456 miles
- Test number
- 697181213112
- DangerousFront Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSpare wheel carrier fractured corroded (6.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar outer skin holed and corroded
Pass211,320 miles (+1,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 211,320 miles
- Test number
- 401231967131
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass209,341 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 209,341 miles
- Test number
- 657700286412
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySome corrosion in underside of vehicle not within prescribed areas
Fail209,340 miles (+1,404)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,340 miles
- Test number
- 475150431189
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ON METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
- AdvisorySome corrosion in underside of vehicle not within prescribed areas
Pass207,936 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 207,936 miles
- Test number
- 248119014172
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront panel corroded / holed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail207,936 miles (+1,959)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,936 miles
- Test number
- 732181346241
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront panel corroded / holed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded / holed outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass205,977 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 205,977 miles
- Test number
- 204668305789
- AdvisoryNearside Front panel support holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front front panel support holed
Fail205,977 miles (+1,447)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,977 miles
- Test number
- 171043032795
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front panel support holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front front panel support holed
Pass204,530 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 204,530 miles
- Test number
- 390316777038
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
Fail204,530 miles (+2,394)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,530 miles
- Test number
- 773834503017
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass202,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 202,136 miles
- Test number
- 847579362775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,136 miles (+5,655)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,136 miles
- Test number
- 274135032872
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass196,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 196,481 miles
- Test number
- 783297257897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,481 miles (+7,498)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,481 miles
- Test number
- 850499813483
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working X 2 (1.2.1b)
Pass188,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 188,983 miles
- Test number
- 635499748870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,983 miles (+5,427)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,983 miles
- Test number
- 567406311362
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working DONE (1.2.1b)
Pass183,556 miles (+101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 183,556 miles
- Test number
- 293373391196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Fail183,455 miles (+4,456)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,455 miles
- Test number
- 638861833611
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
Pass178,999 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 178,999 miles
- Test number
- 306111635075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,999 miles (+9,702)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,999 miles
- Test number
- 796021935048
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass169,297 miles (+63)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 169,297 miles
- Test number
- 789744224069
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Fail169,234 miles (+4,857)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,234 miles
- Test number
- 769052924048
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inside edge
Pass164,377 miles (-24,633)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 164,377 miles
- Test number
- 137839423020
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass189,010 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 189,010 miles
- Test number
- 266234632082
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
Fail189,010 miles (+35,601)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,010 miles
- Test number
- 425333522089
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
Pass153,409 miles (+5,243)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 153,409 miles
- Test number
- 379764421049
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteRust hole in nearside front floor/wheel arch area
Pass148,166 miles (+6,374)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 148,166 miles
- Test number
- 121250720493
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass141,792 miles (+437)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 141,792 miles
- Test number
- 110917339002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,355 miles (+13,528)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 141,355 miles
- Test number
- 701369558200
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass127,827 miles (+15,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 127,827 miles
- Test number
- 771915657268
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass112,701 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 112,701 miles
- Test number
- 844315366297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteSlight play steering
Fail112,701 miles (+14,776)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,701 miles
- Test number
- 653034366244
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,925 miles (+194)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 97,925 miles
- Test number
- 670685665261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,731 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,731 miles
- Test number
- 841409355285
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/s top ball joint
Questions about S16 KBS
- Does S16 KBS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 KBS is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S16 KBS?
- The MOT on S16 KBS is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 KBS done?
- S16 KBS was recorded at 215,882 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
- Has S16 KBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 KBS has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S16 KBS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S16 KBS find?
- S16 KBS passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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