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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,792 cc

S780 RKWMOT history

S780 RKW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

S780 RKW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,924 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 RKW was last recorded at 89,924 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,177 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
747 miles
Average per year
3,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,924 miles
  • 2025 – 89,177 miles
  • 2024 – 87,532 miles
  • 2023 – 86,865 miles
  • 2022 – 85,807 miles
  • 2021 – 84,930 miles
  • 2020 – 83,570 miles
  • 2019 – 82,307 miles
  • 2018 – 79,506 miles
  • 2017 – 77,370 miles
  • 2015 – 77,304 miles
  • 2014 – 72,921 miles
  • 2013 – 69,104 miles
  • 2012 – 63,310 miles
  • 2011 – 57,794 miles
  • 2010 – 52,167 miles
  • 2009 – 45,411 miles
  • 2008 – 38,112 miles
  • 2007 – 30,147 miles
  • 2006 – 21,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,924 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,924 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    561476275760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,177 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,177 miles
    Test number
    835341340454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,532 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    961051747466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,865 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    736395051120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,807 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    530480411154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,930 miles (+1,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    997875874253
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded and has hole at from but, not effecting strength
  7. Pass83,570 miles (+1,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    83,570 miles
    Test number
    263946788713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass82,307 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,307 miles
    Test number
    626570297141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to rust
  9. Fail82,306 miles (+2,800)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,306 miles
    Test number
    834696865845
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower wheel arch starting to rust
  10. Pass79,506 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,506 miles
    Test number
    733749246777
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured internal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  11. Fail79,506 miles (+2,136)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,506 miles
    Test number
    879102697490
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Electrical wiring inadequately secured internal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  12. Pass77,370 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    770385459569
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  13. Fail77,359 miles (+55)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,359 miles
    Test number
    360924530958
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested due to overheating
  14. Pass77,304 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,304 miles
    Test number
    498656640512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,294 miles (+147)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    667176018747
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass77,147 miles (+4,226)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,147 miles
    Test number
    849111875097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass72,921 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,921 miles
    Test number
    456720974002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass69,104 miles (+5,794)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,104 miles
    Test number
    909313953084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,310 miles (+5,516)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    838845052045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,794 miles (+5,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,794 miles
    Test number
    846655441036
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass52,167 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    552098320088
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deterioate
  22. Fail52,167 miles (+6,756)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,167 miles
    Test number
    722578020065
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deterioate
  23. Pass45,411 miles (+7,299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,411 miles
    Test number
    121189149073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,112 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,112 miles
    Test number
    113546048093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,147 miles (+8,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    264709357023
    • NoteREAR BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW
  26. Pass21,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,813 miles
    Test number
    950009036044
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyres have cracking to outer sidewalls

Questions about S780 RKW

Does S780 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 RKW is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S780 RKW?
The MOT on S780 RKW is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 RKW done?
S780 RKW was recorded at 89,924 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,349 miles a year.
Has S780 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 RKW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S780 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 S780 RKW find?
S780 RKW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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