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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S751 RKWMOT history

S751 RKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 179,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

S751 RKW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,213 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S751 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S751 RKW was last recorded at 179,213 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,206 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,213 miles
  • 2024 – 178,313 miles
  • 2023 – 177,056 miles
  • 2022 – 175,826 miles
  • 2021 – 171,279 miles
  • 2020 – 166,831 miles
  • 2019 – 159,652 miles
  • 2018 – 159,212 miles
  • 2017 – 153,744 miles
  • 2016 – 143,639 miles
  • 2015 – 134,084 miles
  • 2014 – 124,816 miles
  • 2013 – 115,864 miles
  • 2012 – 105,233 miles
  • 2011 – 96,106 miles
  • 2010 – 86,977 miles
  • 2009 – 78,691 miles
  • 2008 – 69,729 miles
  • 2007 – 66,120 miles
  • 2006 – 53,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,213 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront cross member corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,213 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,213 miles
    Test number
    980920894175
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier heavily corroded

  2. Fail179,206 miles (+893)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,206 miles
    Test number
    555433665350
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier heavily corroded

  3. Pass178,313 miles (+1,257)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,313 miles
    Test number
    784728406011
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract due to being twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel retainer corroded

  4. Pass177,056 miles (+1,230)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,056 miles
    Test number
    662411144687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,826 miles (+4,547)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    175,826 miles
    Test number
    944765499591
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass171,279 miles (+4,448)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,279 miles
    Test number
    768815008988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  7. Pass166,831 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,831 miles
    Test number
    110758040707
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail166,829 miles (+7,177)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,829 miles
    Test number
    795796058644
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass159,652 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,652 miles
    Test number
    356440992040
    • AdvisoryO/S/F step corroded
    • AdvisorySills have surface corrosion

  10. Pass159,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,212 miles
    Test number
    675530170512
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail159,212 miles (+5,468)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,212 miles
    Test number
    938517924549
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass153,744 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,744 miles
    Test number
    480867663356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,639 miles (+9,555)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,639 miles
    Test number
    383762533053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,084 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    910678265309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    319188454465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail124,816 miles (+8,952)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,816 miles
    Test number
    437358754268
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass115,864 miles (+10,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    156931843264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass105,233 miles (+9,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,233 miles
    Test number
    137567322235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass96,106 miles (+9,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,106 miles
    Test number
    685644721209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass86,977 miles (+8,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,977 miles
    Test number
    814487430258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,691 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    111896539265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,729 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    520638128276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,120 miles (+12,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    374239627207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass53,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,898 miles
    Test number
    993652446215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S751 RKW

Does S751 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S751 RKW is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S751 RKW?
The MOT on S751 RKW is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S751 RKW done?
S751 RKW was recorded at 179,213 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 6,489 miles a year.
Has S751 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S751 RKW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S751 RKW 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 S751 RKW find?
S751 RKW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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