
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc
S54 KTHMOT history
S54 KTH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 479,056 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 479,056 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 11,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 KTH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
S54 KTH was last recorded at 479,056 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 3,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 475,398 miles · 5 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,658 miles
- Average per year
- 11,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 479,056 miles
- 2024 – 475,398 miles
- 2023 – 475,389 miles
- 2022 – 469,843 miles
- 2021 – 464,618 miles
- 2020 – 455,577 miles
- 2019 – 448,495 miles
- 2018 – 440,922 miles
- 2017 – 431,289 miles
- 2016 – 422,809 miles
- 2015 – 414,118 miles
- 2014 – 405,602 miles
- 2013 – 398,106 miles
- 2012 – 392,317 miles
- 2011 – 384,113 miles
- 2010 – 375,541 miles
- 2009 – 368,790 miles
- 2008 – 358,382 miles
- 2007 – 335,211 miles
- 2006 – 295,096 miles
- 2005 – 245,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre row nearside seat belt also missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arche corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Front wheel arches corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail479,056 miles (+3,658)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 479,056 miles
- Test number
- 209235817849
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre row nearside seat belt also missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arche corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass475,398 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 475,398 miles
- Test number
- 300018236610
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear centre nearside seat belt missing centre and offside fitted
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded on front edges
Fail475,389 miles (+5,546)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 475,389 miles
- Test number
- 854667254766
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear centre nearside seat belt missing centre and offside fitted
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded on front edges
Pass469,843 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 469,843 miles
- Test number
- 843521528323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
Fail469,843 miles (+5,225)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 469,843 miles
- Test number
- 566452027108
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
Pass464,618 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 464,618 miles
- Test number
- 894835051544
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
Fail464,618 miles (+9,041)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 464,618 miles
- Test number
- 818598715710
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing centre row (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing rear row (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged centre row (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
Pass455,577 miles (+7,082)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 455,577 miles
- Test number
- 996869643013
- AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pads getting low
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished in tread
Pass448,495 miles (+27)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 448,495 miles
- Test number
- 514407735732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre seatbelts not tested
Fail448,468 miles (+7,546)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 448,468 miles
- Test number
- 131309189645
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated punctured (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre seatbelts not tested
Pass440,922 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 440,922 miles
- Test number
- 847162765626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail440,882 miles (+9,593)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 440,882 miles
- Test number
- 283780007597
- DangerousCentral Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass431,289 miles (+55)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 431,289 miles
- Test number
- 999577440556
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing both rear centre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Fail431,234 miles (+8,425)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 431,234 miles
- Test number
- 501860792565
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryStandard fitment seat belt missing both rear centre
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass422,809 miles (+85)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 422,809 miles
- Test number
- 760295375130
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Standard fitment seat belt missing centre row
- AdvisoryCentral Standard fitment seat belt missing rear row
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight buckle
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail422,724 miles (+8,606)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 422,724 miles
- Test number
- 654020854996
- FailureBrake rod insecure fouling on exhaust system (3.5.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Standard fitment seat belt missing centre row
- AdvisoryCentral Standard fitment seat belt missing rear row
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight buckle
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass414,118 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 414,118 miles
- Test number
- 392155010088
- AdvisoryNon obligatory seat belts removed (both rear centre belts)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends
Fail414,051 miles (+8,449)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 414,051 miles
- Test number
- 728889097482
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSuspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both front (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends
Pass405,602 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 405,602 miles
- Test number
- 468906034310
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail405,595 miles (+7,489)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 405,595 miles
- Test number
- 895572934345
- FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass398,106 miles (+47)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 398,106 miles
- Test number
- 449799523354
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail398,059 miles (+5,742)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 398,059 miles
- Test number
- 377336623307
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass392,317 miles (+8,204)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 392,317 miles
- Test number
- 358526072295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass384,113 miles (+8,572)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 384,113 miles
- Test number
- 708130151239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteOffside and nearside front steering rack has slight play in the inner joints
Pass375,541 miles (+20)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 375,541 miles
- Test number
- 184940050238
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack ends
Fail375,521 miles (+6,731)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 375,521 miles
- Test number
- 513479640278
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside wiper blade split
- NoteSlight play in steering rack ends
Pass368,790 miles (+10,408)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 368,790 miles
- Test number
- 803430259224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside front bottom ball joint deteriorated but no excessive play
Pass358,382 miles (+23,171)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 358,382 miles
- Test number
- 443814938213
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSlight Play in N/s Steering Rack
Pass335,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 335,211 miles
- Test number
- 191901847208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail335,211 miles (+40,115)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 335,211 miles
- Test number
- 754021547274
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
- NoteN/S Headlamp Glass Chipped †Windscreen Chipped †Rear Pads Getting Low †Slight Play in N/S & O/S Steering Rack
Pass295,096 miles (+49,476)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 295,096 miles
- Test number
- 163721846231
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/S Mirror Cracked
- NoteO/S/R Tyre not 'C' Rated
- NoteStone Chip in N/S H/Lamp Glass
Pass245,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 245,620 miles
- Test number
- 851435845201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail245,620 miles5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,620 miles
- Test number
- 510433745253
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S54 KTH
- Does S54 KTH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S54 KTH expired on 4 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S54 KTH?
- The MOT on S54 KTH expired on 4 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S54 KTH done?
- S54 KTH was recorded at 479,056 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 11,898 miles a year.
- Has S54 KTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 KTH has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S54 KTH 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 S54 KTH find?
- S54 KTH failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 8 more.
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