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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S61 BNVMOT history

S61 BNV is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 224,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
224,080 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 BNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 BNV was last recorded at 224,080 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,986 miles · 20 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
4,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,080 miles
  • 2023 – 221,986 miles
  • 2022 – 215,795 miles
  • 2020 – 213,909 miles
  • 2019 – 212,873 miles
  • 2018 – 209,600 miles
  • 2017 – 204,611 miles
  • 2016 – 201,044 miles
  • 2015 – 197,166 miles
  • 2014 – 193,838 miles
  • 2013 – 190,309 miles
  • 2012 – 184,863 miles
  • 2011 – 180,418 miles
  • 2010 – 176,655 miles
  • 2009 – 169,375 miles
  • 2008 – 161,670 miles
  • 2007 – 155,117 miles
  • 2006 – 149,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,080 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,080 miles (+2,094)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    224,080 miles
    Test number
    185442005191
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass221,986 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    221,986 miles
    Test number
    296730976818
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail221,975 miles (+6,180)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,975 miles
    Test number
    925289640834
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass215,795 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    215,795 miles
    Test number
    483852384412
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment Park brake (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Only when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 short pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear passengers seats not in use. Seat belts not tested.

  5. Fail215,795 miles (+1,886)3 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,795 miles
    Test number
    851584365223
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment Park brake (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Only when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 short pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear passengers seats not in use. Seat belts not tested.

  6. Pass213,909 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    213,909 miles
    Test number
    565600782520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill some surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play in both inner steering rack knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail213,909 miles (+1,036)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,909 miles
    Test number
    238780633170
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill some surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play in both inner steering rack knuckles (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass212,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,873 miles
    Test number
    434635262186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail212,873 miles (+3,273)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,873 miles
    Test number
    288630655016
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass209,600 miles1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    209,600 miles
    Test number
    598473970864
    • DangerousFront radiator support crossmember extremely badly corroded
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail209,600 miles (+4,989)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,600 miles
    Test number
    468396284965
    • DangerousFront radiator support crossmember extremely badly corroded
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass204,611 miles (+3,567)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    204,611 miles
    Test number
    274737567202
    • AdvisoryFront bumper frame work rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wall has cuts in
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass201,044 miles (+3,878)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    201,044 miles
    Test number
    312697383185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper frame work rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack inner joint

  14. Pass197,166 miles (+3,328)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    197,166 miles
    Test number
    996588865572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside inner steering rack joint

  15. Pass193,838 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    193,838 miles
    Test number
    317760304333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass190,309 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    190,309 miles
    Test number
    119218173241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass184,863 miles (+4,445)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    184,863 miles
    Test number
    238956382251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront crossmember corroded but not structual or in a prescribed area
    • NoteNearside rear lower bumper corroded

  18. Pass180,418 miles (+3,763)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    180,418 miles
    Test number
    848936181242
    • NoteFront and rear crossmembers corroded but not structual or in a aprescribed area

  19. Pass176,655 miles (+7,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    176,655 miles
    Test number
    474541000315
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass169,375 miles (+7,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    169,375 miles
    Test number
    644302329243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass161,670 miles (+6,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    850456708230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass155,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    993737987170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail155,117 miles (+5,344)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    223467287111
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre near limit.

  24. Pass149,773 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    149,773 miles
    Test number
    421648586196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/& o/s front tyres unevenley worn.

Questions about S61 BNV

Does S61 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 BNV expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 BNV?
The MOT on S61 BNV expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 BNV done?
S61 BNV was recorded at 224,080 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 4,210 miles a year.
Has S61 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 BNV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S61 BNV 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 S61 BNV find?
S61 BNV passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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