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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T70 BSBMOT history

T70 BSB is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 213,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
213,105 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 BSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 BSB was last recorded at 213,105 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 1,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,217 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,888 miles
Average per year
6,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 213,105 miles
  • 2023 – 211,217 miles
  • 2021 – 208,954 miles
  • 2020 – 207,848 miles
  • 2019 – 207,047 miles
  • 2018 – 206,331 miles
  • 2017 – 205,068 miles
  • 2016 – 195,368 miles
  • 2015 – 186,640 miles
  • 2014 – 177,647 miles
  • 2013 – 163,889 miles
  • 2012 – 146,109 miles
  • 2011 – 131,789 miles
  • 2010 – 116,252 miles
  • 2009 – 114,376 miles
  • 2008 – 104,344 miles
  • 2007 – 93,771 miles
  • 2005 – 84,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    213,105 miles
    Test number
    533223173335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail213,105 miles (+1,888)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,105 miles
    Test number
    148462949236
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass211,217 miles (+2,263)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,217 miles
    Test number
    379940956693
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded

  4. Pass208,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    208,954 miles
    Test number
    105854346767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail208,954 miles (+1,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,954 miles
    Test number
    883640020117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass207,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    207,848 miles
    Test number
    460720081741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail207,848 miles (+801)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,848 miles
    Test number
    452420290376
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass207,047 miles (+716)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    207,047 miles
    Test number
    612537351355
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass206,331 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    206,331 miles
    Test number
    330444515027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail206,330 miles (+1,262)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,330 miles
    Test number
    564892708757
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass205,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    205,068 miles
    Test number
    841255540363
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail205,068 miles (+9,700)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,068 miles
    Test number
    638538068810
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake backplates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass195,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    195,368 miles
    Test number
    318047009004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner gearbox drive spline worn

  14. Fail195,368 miles (+8,728)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,368 miles
    Test number
    887214797186
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner gearbox drive spline worn

  15. Pass186,640 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    186,640 miles
    Test number
    539798225138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake backplates corroded
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/Outer sill corroded and holed but outside M-O-T precribed areas

  16. Fail186,640 miles (+8,993)4 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,640 miles
    Test number
    177430225133
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake backplates corroded
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/S/Outer sill corroded and holed but outside M-O-T precribed areas
    • NoteNo battery warning light

  17. Pass177,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    177,647 miles
    Test number
    126685414474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail177,647 miles (+13,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,647 miles
    Test number
    609855114027
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Pass163,889 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    163,889 miles
    Test number
    566304323046
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  20. Fail163,889 miles (+17,780)2 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,889 miles
    Test number
    456922923015
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust.
    • NoteExcessive corrosion to rear brake discs.
    • NotePad warning light on.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  21. Pass146,109 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    186597222082
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in both inner track rod joints

  22. Fail146,109 miles (+14,320)2 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,109 miles
    Test number
    709876022096
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in both inner track rod joints

  23. Pass131,789 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    445081531092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner track rod joints.
    • NoteSlight wear to brake pedal anti-slip.

  24. Fail131,789 miles (+15,537)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,789 miles
    Test number
    166478121086
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner track rod joints.
    • NoteSlight wear to brake pedal anti-slip.

  25. Pass116,252 miles (+214)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,252 miles
    Test number
    140114930076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth lower ball joint, boots deteriorated.
    • NoteExhaust rattles.
    • NoteSlight play in both inner track rod jonts.

  26. Fail116,038 miles (+1,662)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,038 miles
    Test number
    863443810009
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth lower ball joints, boots split.
    • NoteSlight play in both inner track rod joints.

  27. Pass114,376 miles (+10,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,376 miles
    Test number
    812822919055
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  28. Pass104,344 miles (+10,573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    104,344 miles
    Test number
    830252728009
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split and ball joint has slight play
    • NoteRear disc brake pads worn low and discs in poor condition

  29. Pass93,771 miles (+8,894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,771 miles
    Test number
    794756227094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn slightly.o/s/front wiper blade.

  30. Pass84,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    493945715319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T70 BSB

Does T70 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 BSB expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 BSB?
The MOT on T70 BSB expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 BSB done?
T70 BSB was recorded at 213,105 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 6,952 miles a year.
Has T70 BSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 BSB has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T70 BSB 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 T70 BSB find?
T70 BSB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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