Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc
S730 ASFMOT history
S730 ASF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 298,365 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 298,365 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S730 ASF
- 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
- 7 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S730 ASF was last recorded at 298,365 miles on 3 Jan 2024, 6,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 291,937 miles · 5 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,428 miles
- Average per year
- 8,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 298,365 miles
- 2022 – 291,937 miles
- 2021 – 290,636 miles
- 2019 – 283,938 miles
- 2018 – 279,336 miles
- 2017 – 271,876 miles
- 2016 – 264,272 miles
- 2015 – 256,524 miles
- 2014 – 253,302 miles
- 2012 – 247,172 miles
- 2011 – 227,264 miles
- 2010 – 210,701 miles
- 2009 – 195,649 miles
- 2008 – 181,454 miles
- 2007 – 166,936 miles
- 2006 – 155,839 miles
- 2005 – 140,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass298,365 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.
Brake load sensing valve stiff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
N/S & O/S FRONT WINGS CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass298,365 miles (+6,428)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 298,365 miles
- Test number
- 982303023925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass291,937 miles (+1,301)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 291,937 miles
- Test number
- 181680763976
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill , Area outside Prescribed area is excessively corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel well ,Area outside Prescribed area is corroded & week
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass290,636 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 290,636 miles
- Test number
- 844394736565
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Fail290,620 miles (+6,682)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,620 miles
- Test number
- 526746430306
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass283,938 miles (+286)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 283,938 miles
- Test number
- 940311785510
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S FRONT WINGS CORRODED
Fail283,652 miles (+4,316)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,652 miles
- Test number
- 845068207253
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/S & O/S FRONT WINGS CORRODED
Pass279,336 miles (+7,460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 279,336 miles
- Test number
- 724728978668
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass271,876 miles (+7,604)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 271,876 miles
- Test number
- 404215054382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass264,272 miles (+7,748)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 264,272 miles
- Test number
- 551085499613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,524 miles (+3,222)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 256,524 miles
- Test number
- 222764056325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,302 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 253,302 miles
- Test number
- 507697374172
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail253,302 miles (+4)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,302 miles
- Test number
- 398357374144
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail253,298 miles (+7)14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,298 miles
- Test number
- 508066024133
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail253,291 miles (+6,119)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,291 miles
- Test number
- 365649314199
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass247,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 247,172 miles
- Test number
- 259676362215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail247,172 miles (+4)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,172 miles
- Test number
- 256904062248
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail247,168 miles (+19,904)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,168 miles
- Test number
- 576836152285
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass227,264 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 227,264 miles
- Test number
- 359428541209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,177 miles (+16,476)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,177 miles
- Test number
- 578222241278
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass210,701 miles (+15,052)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 210,701 miles
- Test number
- 780599220237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,649 miles (+14,195)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 195,649 miles
- Test number
- 711957029294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,454 miles (+14,518)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 181,454 miles
- Test number
- 342409148481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,936 miles (+11,097)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 166,936 miles
- Test number
- 944804947263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 155,839 miles
- Test number
- 413519546282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,839 miles (+15,817)4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,839 miles
- Test number
- 801097246210
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteAdvice small crack in n/s rear flasher lens
Pass140,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 140,022 miles
- Test number
- 350799845279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,022 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,022 miles
- Test number
- 202519045262
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Questions about S730 ASF
- Does S730 ASF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S730 ASF expired on 2 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S730 ASF?
- The MOT on S730 ASF expired on 2 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S730 ASF done?
- S730 ASF was recorded at 298,365 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2024, an average of 8,641 miles a year.
- Has S730 ASF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S730 ASF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on S730 ASF 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 S730 ASF find?
- S730 ASF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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