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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

S23 MJGMOT history

S23 MJG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 9 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 401,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

S23 MJG silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
401,826 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 MJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 MJG was last recorded at 401,826 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
401,816 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
11,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 401,826 miles
  • 2025 – 390,462 miles
  • 2024 – 379,686 miles
  • 2023 – 370,585 miles
  • 2022 – 359,126 miles
  • 2021 – 351,030 miles
  • 2020 – 346,127 miles
  • 2019 – 339,256 miles
  • 2018 – 331,407 miles
  • 2017 – 320,111 miles
  • 2016 – 312,707 miles
  • 2015 – 297,405 miles
  • 2014 – 281,404 miles
  • 2013 – 265,769 miles
  • 2012 – 250,510 miles
  • 2011 – 234,054 miles
  • 2010 – 218,960 miles
  • 2009 – 205,326 miles
  • 2008 – 192,467 miles
  • 2007 – 178,214 miles
  • 2006 – 162,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass401,826 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass401,826 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    401,826 miles
    Test number
    291798153885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail401,816 miles (+11,354)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    401,816 miles
    Test number
    422456188095
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  3. Pass390,462 miles (+21)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    390,462 miles
    Test number
    808336050504
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail390,441 miles (+10,755)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    390,441 miles
    Test number
    245894567620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass379,686 miles (+9,101)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    379,686 miles
    Test number
    805781881466
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass370,585 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    370,585 miles
    Test number
    682094388420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail370,566 miles (+11,440)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    370,566 miles
    Test number
    271825415430
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass359,126 miles (+8,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    359,126 miles
    Test number
    302869372402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass351,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    351,030 miles
    Test number
    748865016467
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f has light corrosion

  10. Fail351,030 miles (+4,903)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    351,030 miles
    Test number
    824625112911
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f has light corrosion

  11. Pass346,127 miles (+6,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    346,127 miles
    Test number
    641390601916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass339,256 miles (+116)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    339,256 miles
    Test number
    657605204647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play on inner rack arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play on inner rack arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail339,140 miles (+7,733)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,140 miles
    Test number
    145902605466
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective STONE CHIP (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass331,407 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    331,407 miles
    Test number
    823144345945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail331,407 miles (+11,296)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,407 miles
    Test number
    908724452177
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Oil level low
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass320,111 miles (+7,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    320,111 miles
    Test number
    181860134385
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear road springs
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering rack arms

  17. Pass312,707 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    312,707 miles
    Test number
    999616260284
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail312,707 miles (+15,302)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,707 miles
    Test number
    302952763120
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass297,405 miles (+16,001)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    297,405 miles
    Test number
    347271055048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass is damaged

  20. Pass281,404 miles (+15,635)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    281,404 miles
    Test number
    319741074084
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NotePlay in front anti-roll bar bushes
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  21. Pass265,769 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    265,769 miles
    Test number
    348351653095
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer tread
    • NoteRear silencer tail pipes corroded and holed

  22. Fail265,769 miles (+15,259)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,769 miles
    Test number
    579990253007
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer tread
    • NoteRear silencer tail pipes corroded and holed

  23. Pass250,510 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    250,510 miles
    Test number
    895540062018
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in front antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rack

  24. Fail250,510 miles (+16,456)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,510 miles
    Test number
    746230362069
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight play in front antiroll bar bushes
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f rack

  25. Pass234,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    234,054 miles
    Test number
    375684751060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail234,054 miles (+15,094)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,054 miles
    Test number
    365364251078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass218,960 miles (+13,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    218,960 miles
    Test number
    103835370073
    • NoteMinor oil leak!

  28. Pass205,326 miles (+12,859)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    205,326 miles
    Test number
    694537879071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass192,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    192,467 miles
    Test number
    981147558044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail192,467 miles (+14,253)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,467 miles
    Test number
    533567658073
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  31. Pass178,214 miles (+15,867)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    178,214 miles
    Test number
    872404777095
    • NoteOne centre seat missing

  32. Pass162,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    162,347 miles
    Test number
    483089336046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail162,347 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,347 miles
    Test number
    433979936085
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Questions about S23 MJG

Does S23 MJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 MJG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 MJG?
The MOT on S23 MJG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 MJG done?
S23 MJG was recorded at 401,826 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 11,893 miles a year.
Has S23 MJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 MJG has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 MJG 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 S23 MJG find?
S23 MJG passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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