
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
Pass103,907 miles (+22,364)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 103,907 miles
- Test number
- 527081626506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,543 miles (+18,919)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 81,543 miles
- Test number
- 287017503078
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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