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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S787 SKJMOT history

S787 SKJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 49,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

S787 SKJ blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,021 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 SKJ
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 valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 SKJ was last recorded at 49,021 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2017: 490 miles, lower than 154,474 miles on 16 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,788 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,021 miles
  • 2024 – 43,788 miles
  • 2023 – 38,597 miles
  • 2022 – 34,814 miles
  • 2021 – 29,966 miles
  • 2020 – 25,830 miles
  • 2019 – 19,675 miles
  • 2018 – 14,437 miles
  • 2017 – 490 miles
  • 2016 – 154,474 miles
  • 2015 – 149,165 miles
  • 2014 – 143,758 miles
  • 2013 – 134,560 miles
  • 2012 – 131,107 miles
  • 2011 – 126,505 miles
  • 2010 – 126,059 miles
  • 2009 – 123,274 miles
  • 2008 – 120,422 miles
  • 2007 – 114,729 miles
  • 2006 – 108,046 miles
  • 2005 – 102,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,021 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached out rigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,021 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,021 miles
    Test number
    328258437152
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass43,788 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    691546399091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached out rigger (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail43,781 miles (+5,184)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,781 miles
    Test number
    424766274020
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached out rigger (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,597 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,597 miles
    Test number
    829703660450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,814 miles (+4,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,814 miles
    Test number
    557012049557
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass29,966 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    29,966 miles
    Test number
    715667814357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass25,830 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    25,830 miles
    Test number
    370181561905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass19,675 miles (+5,238)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    19,675 miles
    Test number
    845567788215
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass14,437 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    14,437 miles
    Test number
    551437453021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,434 miles (+13,944)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,434 miles
    Test number
    117227096548
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass490 miles (-153,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    490 miles
    Test number
    739485704632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass154,474 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,474 miles
    Test number
    891881403217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,165 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,165 miles
    Test number
    670501711967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,758 miles (+9,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    143,758 miles
    Test number
    385346324385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass134,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,560 miles
    Test number
    679597543344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,560 miles (+3,453)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,560 miles
    Test number
    949867243321
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass131,107 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    131,107 miles
    Test number
    209416032399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,505 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,505 miles
    Test number
    636083921389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,059 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    423530350366
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Fail126,059 miles (+2,785)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    263500250384
    • FailureTowbar component fractured (6.6.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass123,274 miles (+2,852)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,274 miles
    Test number
    453106709337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear bumper corroding

  22. Pass120,422 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    500153248282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail120,422 miles (+5,693)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,422 miles
    Test number
    210682638240
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass114,729 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    520092217211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail114,729 miles (+6,683)1 repaired9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    840692817209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass108,046 miles (+5,158)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    108,046 miles
    Test number
    891241106282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass102,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    102,888 miles
    Test number
    772661205280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S787 SKJ

Does S787 SKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S787 SKJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S787 SKJ?
The MOT on S787 SKJ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S787 SKJ done?
S787 SKJ was recorded at 49,021 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
Has S787 SKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 SKJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S787 SKJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S787 SKJ find?
S787 SKJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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