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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T690 PBLMOT history

T690 PBL is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,613 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T690 PBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T690 PBL was last recorded at 92,613 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,575 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
2,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,613 miles
  • 2025 – 89,575 miles
  • 2024 – 85,683 miles
  • 2023 – 82,251 miles
  • 2020 – 81,729 miles
  • 2019 – 80,977 miles
  • 2018 – 80,212 miles
  • 2017 – 79,590 miles
  • 2016 – 77,581 miles
  • 2015 – 76,182 miles
  • 2014 – 73,217 miles
  • 2013 – 58,424 miles
  • 2012 – 55,461 miles
  • 2011 – 50,915 miles
  • 2010 – 47,237 miles
  • 2009 – 44,230 miles
  • 2008 – 43,483 miles
  • 2007 – 42,163 miles
  • 2006 – 39,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,613 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,613 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    718723404606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,575 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    828938549822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,683 miles (+3,432)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,683 miles
    Test number
    746776024078
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,251 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    820370271813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,243 miles (+514)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,243 miles
    Test number
    382785492417
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,729 miles (+752)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,729 miles
    Test number
    316260162003
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure Battery earth terminal (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre splitting all round inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle strengthening plate inproperly secured (non-structural)
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes worn resulting in slight movement at the mountings

  7. Pass80,977 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,977 miles
    Test number
    394289959819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,962 miles (+12)2 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,962 miles
    Test number
    857140938742
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision no floor strengthening plates fitted (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification floor has been modified and poorly fabricated (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification floor has been modified and poorly fabricated (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryMultiple welding repairs carried out within both rear wheel arches - appear to be carried out from inside the vehicle, but unable to check.

  9. Fail80,950 miles (+738)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,950 miles
    Test number
    664872806504
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,212 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    514016872910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,208 miles (+618)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    645297211452
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass79,590 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,590 miles
    Test number
    954490458581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel leak off pipes damp

  13. Fail79,589 miles (+2,008)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    261226971477
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed n/s sliding door (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel leak off pipes damp

  14. Pass77,581 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,581 miles
    Test number
    610371098311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,182 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,182 miles
    Test number
    357999055099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,217 miles (+14,793)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,217 miles
    Test number
    135020474424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,424 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    548270563035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,461 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    649027422060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,459 miles (+4,544)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    487958412079
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass50,915 miles (+3,678)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    328628611052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear susenion leaking oil

  21. Pass47,237 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    690013340095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,230 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    151468129423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    183968638057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,483 miles (+12)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,483 miles
    Test number
    192248338024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass43,471 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    262940338023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    534932237044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,163 miles (+2,586)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,163 miles
    Test number
    571630637048
    • DangerousNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass39,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    834148346063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T690 PBL

Does T690 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T690 PBL is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T690 PBL?
The MOT on T690 PBL is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T690 PBL done?
T690 PBL was recorded at 92,613 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 2,612 miles a year.
Has T690 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T690 PBL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T690 PBL 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 T690 PBL find?
T690 PBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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