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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

S9 REFMOT history

S9 REF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 20 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 239,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2022.

S9 REF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2023
Mileage
239,269 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 REF was last recorded at 239,269 miles on 8 Sept 2022, 9,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,832 miles · 27 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
9,437 miles
Average per year
9,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 239,269 miles
  • 2020 – 229,832 miles
  • 2019 – 218,771 miles
  • 2018 – 210,490 miles
  • 2017 – 204,459 miles
  • 2016 – 194,842 miles
  • 2015 – 194,394 miles
  • 2013 – 193,511 miles
  • 2012 – 183,391 miles
  • 2011 – 164,095 miles
  • 2010 – 133,701 miles
  • 2009 – 123,310 miles
  • 2008 – 108,990 miles
  • 2007 – 104,143 miles
  • 2006 – 93,843 miles
  • 2005 – 83,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass239,269 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass239,269 miles (+9,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    239,269 miles
    Test number
    475353419269
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass229,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    229,832 miles
    Test number
    703213654531
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail229,832 miles (+11,061)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,832 miles
    Test number
    896130272420
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases burst at front (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass218,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    218,771 miles
    Test number
    818017641572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail218,771 miles (+8,281)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,771 miles
    Test number
    539246093274
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass210,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    210,490 miles
    Test number
    389852176225
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail210,490 miles (+6,031)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,490 miles
    Test number
    660812508516
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust fractured (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass204,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    204,459 miles
    Test number
    609060152900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail204,459 miles (+9,617)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,459 miles
    Test number
    716943083023
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass194,842 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    194,842 miles
    Test number
    644184347706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass194,394 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    194,394 miles
    Test number
    219361315173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail194,394 miles (+883)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,394 miles
    Test number
    956470915198
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass193,511 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    193,511 miles
    Test number
    205781533314
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail193,511 miles (+10,120)2 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,511 miles
    Test number
    439630433337
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass183,391 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    183,391 miles
    Test number
    686260112307
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePad warning light on.

  16. Fail183,390 miles (+19,295)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,390 miles
    Test number
    515283892229
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePad warning light on.

  17. Pass164,095 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    164,095 miles
    Test number
    785581821399
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail164,095 miles (+30,394)2 dangerous13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,095 miles
    Test number
    406010121454
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass133,701 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    133,701 miles
    Test number
    510788540103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,659 miles (+10,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,659 miles
    Test number
    761997740129
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass123,310 miles (+14,320)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,310 miles
    Test number
    431490939457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    982084228348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,990 miles (+4,847)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,990 miles
    Test number
    840554228343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass104,143 miles (+10,300)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,143 miles
    Test number
    520676327347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,843 miles (+10,739)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    584258916361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    510420505358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 REF

Does S9 REF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 REF expired on 7 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 REF?
The MOT on S9 REF expired on 7 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 REF done?
S9 REF was recorded at 239,269 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2022, an average of 9,260 miles a year.
Has S9 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 REF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S9 REF 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 S9 REF find?
S9 REF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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