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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

V15 APWMOT history

V15 APW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 24 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 318,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
318,302 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V15 APW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V15 APW was last recorded at 318,302 miles on 16 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2008: 183,491 miles, lower than 183,499 miles on 7 Oct 2008.
  • 16 Apr 2026: 318,302 miles, lower than 321,341 miles on 25 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
321,341 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Average per year
9,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 318,302 miles
  • 2025 – 321,341 miles
  • 2024 – 307,895 miles
  • 2023 – 300,318 miles
  • 2022 – 287,925 miles
  • 2021 – 280,926 miles
  • 2019 – 271,452 miles
  • 2018 – 269,505 miles
  • 2017 – 266,525 miles
  • 2016 – 261,027 miles
  • 2015 – 254,230 miles
  • 2014 – 244,761 miles
  • 2013 – 234,596 miles
  • 2012 – 227,088 miles
  • 2011 – 220,564 miles
  • 2010 – 206,568 miles
  • 2009 – 192,274 miles
  • 2008 – 183,491 miles
  • 2007 – 179,874 miles
  • 2006 – 140,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass318,302 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside side sill corroded not on load bearing area or within 30cm of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass318,302 miles (-3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    318,302 miles
    Test number
    704945382017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass321,341 miles (+9,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    321,341 miles
    Test number
    281230194075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side sill corroded not on load bearing area or within 30cm of components

  3. Fail312,325 miles (+4,430)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,325 miles
    Test number
    915272753478
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength with in 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side sill corroded not on load bearing area or within 30cm of components

  4. Pass307,895 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    307,895 miles
    Test number
    646519037476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail307,876 miles (+7,558)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,876 miles
    Test number
    678593550631
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass300,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    300,318 miles
    Test number
    390702073515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail300,318 miles (+12,393)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,318 miles
    Test number
    113417278817
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass287,925 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    287,925 miles
    Test number
    223952217674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail287,875 miles (+6,949)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,875 miles
    Test number
    885371402455
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass280,926 miles (+9,474)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    280,926 miles
    Test number
    183398900913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass271,452 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    271,452 miles
    Test number
    315020953929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leaks all over engine bay

  12. Fail271,452 miles (+1,947)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,452 miles
    Test number
    961844253851
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leaks all over engine bay

  13. Pass269,505 miles (+2,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    269,505 miles
    Test number
    408409430059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass266,525 miles (+5,498)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    266,525 miles
    Test number
    417250954016
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  15. Pass261,027 miles (+6,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    261,027 miles
    Test number
    865887177047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass254,230 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    254,230 miles
    Test number
    709790132365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass244,761 miles (+10,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    244,761 miles
    Test number
    418832784223
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer 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)

  18. Pass234,596 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    234,596 miles
    Test number
    519795073264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass227,088 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    227,088 miles
    Test number
    606955872233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass220,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    220,564 miles
    Test number
    467026481257
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail220,564 miles (+13,996)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,564 miles
    Test number
    447566581268
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass206,568 miles (+10)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    206,568 miles
    Test number
    311725960213
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Fail206,558 miles (+14,284)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,558 miles
    Test number
    403178750289
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass192,274 miles (+8,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    192,274 miles
    Test number
    684989959236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  25. Pass183,491 miles (-8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    183,491 miles
    Test number
    192578188274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  26. Fail183,499 miles (+3,625)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,499 miles
    Test number
    420181588265
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Fail179,874 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,874 miles
    Test number
    142075917288
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass179,874 miles (+39,626)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    179,874 miles
    Test number
    461835117282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass140,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    140,248 miles
    Test number
    152729626222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V15 APW

Does V15 APW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V15 APW is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V15 APW?
The MOT on V15 APW is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V15 APW done?
V15 APW was recorded at 318,302 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 9,055 miles a year.
Has V15 APW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V15 APW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on V15 APW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V15 APW find?
V15 APW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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