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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

S25 AYLMOT history

S25 AYL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 194,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

S25 AYL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
194,513 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 AYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 AYL was last recorded at 194,513 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 9,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,849 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,664 miles
Average per year
8,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,513 miles
  • 2025 – 184,849 miles
  • 2023 – 178,686 miles
  • 2022 – 173,995 miles
  • 2021 – 161,363 miles
  • 2020 – 153,175 miles
  • 2019 – 142,836 miles
  • 2018 – 133,626 miles
  • 2017 – 124,930 miles
  • 2016 – 115,043 miles
  • 2015 – 103,949 miles
  • 2014 – 93,028 miles
  • 2013 – 84,457 miles
  • 2012 – 75,285 miles
  • 2011 – 68,383 miles
  • 2010 – 58,365 miles
  • 2009 – 46,036 miles
  • 2008 – 32,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,513 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust system is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,513 miles (+9,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    194,513 miles
    Test number
    350578353841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass184,849 miles (+6,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,849 miles
    Test number
    631505164254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass178,686 miles (+61)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,686 miles
    Test number
    532287934182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail178,625 miles (+4,630)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,625 miles
    Test number
    455150534251
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively twisted Incorrectly routed - contacting the wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass173,995 miles (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    173,995 miles
    Test number
    746973874627
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWind screen chip

  6. Pass173,460 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,460 miles
    Test number
    945540700990
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail173,453 miles (+12,090)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,453 miles
    Test number
    502398111846
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass161,363 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,363 miles
    Test number
    135014921808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,175 miles (+10,339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    153,175 miles
    Test number
    572704762211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    142,836 miles
    Test number
    582535031897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts noisy

  11. Fail142,832 miles (+9,206)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    682753450206
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass133,626 miles (+8,696)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    321477311634
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass124,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    132546692718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,928 miles (+9,885)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,928 miles
    Test number
    182774432563
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass115,043 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    617895383170
    • AdvisoryExhaust - silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryW/screen - chips

  16. Fail115,043 miles (+11,094)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    639296034004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust - silencers corroded

  17. Pass103,949 miles (+10,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    168855455094
    • NoteChip w/screen, centre exhaust corroded.

  18. Pass93,028 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    308352364071
    • NoteChips w/screen, front brake hoses cracked, front lower arms rear bushes - play.

  19. Fail93,028 miles (+8,571)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,028 miles
    Test number
    796592364041
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChips w/screen, front brake hoses cracked, front lower arms rear bushes - play.

  20. Pass84,457 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,457 miles
    Test number
    188586343440
    • NoteChips w/screen, n.s. door mirror broken, centre exhaust corroded, front brake hoses cracked, front lower arms-rear bushes play.

  21. Fail84,456 miles (+9,171)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    575375743060
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteChips w/screen, n.s. door mirror broken, centre exhaust corroded, front brake hoses cracked, front lower arms-rear bushes play.

  22. Pass75,285 miles (+6,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    968842062096
    • NoteFront brake hoses cracked, centre exhaust corroded, chips w/screen, o.s.r. indicator bulb faded, beam benders fitted.

  23. Pass68,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,383 miles
    Test number
    875423561016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,381 miles (+10,016)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,381 miles
    Test number
    475923361035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass58,365 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    813362160095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,364 miles (+12,328)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,364 miles
    Test number
    152856150456
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass46,036 miles (+13,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    904477259069
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass32,380 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,380 miles
    Test number
    584219838086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail32,326 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,326 miles
    Test number
    484726138072
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S25 AYL

Does S25 AYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 AYL is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 AYL?
The MOT on S25 AYL is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 AYL done?
S25 AYL was recorded at 194,513 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 8,854 miles a year.
Has S25 AYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 AYL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S25 AYL 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 S25 AYL find?
S25 AYL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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