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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S8 ETSMOT history

S8 ETS is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 239,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S8 ETS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
239,500 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ETS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 ETS was last recorded at 239,500 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 10,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,043 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,457 miles
Average per year
9,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 239,500 miles
  • 2025 – 229,043 miles
  • 2024 – 222,562 miles
  • 2023 – 218,350 miles
  • 2022 – 214,647 miles
  • 2021 – 211,044 miles
  • 2020 – 208,902 miles
  • 2019 – 206,065 miles
  • 2018 – 200,757 miles
  • 2017 – 195,684 miles
  • 2016 – 191,184 miles
  • 2015 – 184,653 miles
  • 2014 – 172,186 miles
  • 2013 – 152,920 miles
  • 2012 – 138,187 miles
  • 2011 – 122,929 miles
  • 2010 – 108,207 miles
  • 2009 – 95,921 miles
  • 2008 – 81,312 miles
  • 2007 – 66,580 miles
  • 2006 – 46,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,500 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged All four tyres , side walls cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass239,500 miles (+10,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    239,500 miles
    Test number
    716709307671
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass229,043 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    229,043 miles
    Test number
    605603618025
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All four tyres , side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail229,040 miles (+6,478)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,040 miles
    Test number
    583449512416
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.85ppm (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All four tyres , side walls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass222,562 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    222,562 miles
    Test number
    171851517709
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both " D " Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail222,559 miles (+4,209)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,559 miles
    Test number
    867641806358
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excess smoke and above default limits (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSide repeater missing Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both " D " Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,350 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    218,350 miles
    Test number
    387115693029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass214,647 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    214,647 miles
    Test number
    297204940898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass211,044 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,044 miles
    Test number
    623513879882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail211,043 miles (+2,141)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,043 miles
    Test number
    558193058756
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySmall hole in o/s headlamp glass

  10. Pass208,902 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    208,902 miles
    Test number
    713905131703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,898 miles (+2,833)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,898 miles
    Test number
    809268588666
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass206,065 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    206,065 miles
    Test number
    984837853289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass200,757 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    200,757 miles
    Test number
    869821400202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail200,598 miles (+4,914)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,598 miles
    Test number
    261975765820
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road n/s cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass195,684 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    195,684 miles
    Test number
    369397246355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass191,184 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    191,184 miles
    Test number
    897156895974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass184,653 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    184,653 miles
    Test number
    257690915255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteel brake pipes coated

  18. Fail184,652 miles (+12,466)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,652 miles
    Test number
    919549405211
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteSteel brake pipes coated

  19. Pass172,186 miles (+19,266)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    172,186 miles
    Test number
    397114424447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass152,920 miles (+14,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    152,920 miles
    Test number
    995706213136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail138,187 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,187 miles
    Test number
    947361222101
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass138,187 miles (+15,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,187 miles
    Test number
    965511322130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass122,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    615919681044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail122,929 miles (+14,722)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    736448581028
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass108,207 miles (+12,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,207 miles
    Test number
    432543950081
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass95,921 miles (+14,609)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    971418459019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,312 miles (+14,732)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    390063868001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,580 miles (+19,585)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    514253257084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    242542766097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ETS

Does S8 ETS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 ETS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 ETS?
The MOT on S8 ETS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 ETS done?
S8 ETS was recorded at 239,500 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,338 miles a year.
Has S8 ETS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ETS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 ETS 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 S8 ETS find?
S8 ETS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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