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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,460 cc

S8 SKWMOT history

S8 SKW is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 11 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 214,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

S8 SKW black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
214,712 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
14,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 SKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 SKW was last recorded at 214,712 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,674 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
14,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,712 miles
  • 2025 – 202,035 miles
  • 2024 – 195,794 miles
  • 2023 – 182,715 miles
  • 2022 – 164,414 miles
  • 2021 – 148,330 miles
  • 2020 – 134,992 miles
  • 2019 – 120,728 miles
  • 2018 – 103,907 miles
  • 2017 – 81,543 miles
  • 2016 – 62,624 miles
  • 2015 – 47,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,712 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,712 miles (+38)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    214,712 miles
    Test number
    511504043573
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail214,674 miles (+12,639)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,674 miles
    Test number
    873331449208
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/20 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Main beam poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass202,035 miles (+6,241)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    202,035 miles
    Test number
    762302309417
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass195,794 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    195,794 miles
    Test number
    151274455826
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail195,794 miles (+13,079)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,794 miles
    Test number
    897442205869
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides pivot D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass182,715 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    182,715 miles
    Test number
    382614171737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail182,709 miles (+18,295)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,709 miles
    Test number
    394555981957
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass164,414 miles (+16,084)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    164,414 miles
    Test number
    458523028430
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre row
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  9. Pass148,330 miles (+13,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    148,330 miles
    Test number
    477949517326
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and tailpipe silencers outer skins corroded
  10. Pass134,992 miles (+14,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,992 miles
    Test number
    651866726207
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection
  11. Pass120,728 miles (+16,821)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,728 miles
    Test number
    456646303340
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass103,907 miles (+22,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,907 miles
    Test number
    527081626506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,543 miles (+18,919)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    287017503078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,624 miles (+15,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    279964231780
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass47,014 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,014 miles
    Test number
    428511565164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S8 SKW

Does S8 SKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 SKW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 SKW?
The MOT on S8 SKW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 SKW done?
S8 SKW was recorded at 214,712 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 14,991 miles a year.
Has S8 SKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 SKW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 SKW 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 SKW find?
S8 SKW passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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