Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
V21 BUSMOT history
V21 BUS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,549 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 BUS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 BUS was last recorded at 134,549 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 5,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Mar 2022: 103,986 miles, lower than 106,596 miles on 8 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 129,026 miles · 22 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,523 miles
- Average per year
- 6,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,549 miles
- 2025 – 129,026 miles
- 2024 – 126,159 miles
- 2023 – 123,338 miles
- 2022 – 120,445 miles
- 2021 – 106,596 miles
- 2020 – 97,936 miles
- 2019 – 84,673 miles
- 2018 – 81,840 miles
- 2017 – 78,248 miles
- 2015 – 71,830 miles
- 2014 – 65,745 miles
- 2013 – 60,833 miles
- 2012 – 52,316 miles
- 2011 – 31,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,549 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,549 miles (+5,523)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,549 miles
- Test number
- 177104196709
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass129,026 miles (+2,867)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 129,026 miles
- Test number
- 787910561774
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,159 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,159 miles
- Test number
- 204460831392
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN
Fail126,150 miles (+2,812)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,150 miles
- Test number
- 852160377917
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN
Pass123,338 miles (+2,893)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 123,338 miles
- Test number
- 401436222118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,445 miles (+16,459)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 120,445 miles
- Test number
- 755120905512
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail103,986 miles (-2,610)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,986 miles
- Test number
- 464489398946
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,596 miles (+8,660)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 106,596 miles
- Test number
- 308408621011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,936 miles (+13,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,936 miles
- Test number
- 790005320439
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
Pass84,673 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 84,673 miles
- Test number
- 712885160888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,840 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 81,840 miles
- Test number
- 225929214147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 483886711545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,248 miles (+6,418)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,248 miles
- Test number
- 134192035839
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass71,830 miles (+6,085)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 71,830 miles
- Test number
- 893637338970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass65,745 miles (+4,912)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 65,745 miles
- Test number
- 318324004382
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteCut in offside rear tyre tread- does not appear to be exposing cords (also worn on inner edge)
Pass60,833 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,833 miles
- Test number
- 178684403340
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOfficial sticker in front of windscreen crack but not seriously impairing drivers view of the road
Fail60,831 miles (+8,515)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,831 miles
- Test number
- 866103303392
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOfficial sticker in front of windscreen crack but not seriously impairing drivers view of the road
Pass52,316 miles (+7,239)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 52,316 miles
- Test number
- 709187002396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,077 miles (+67)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 45,077 miles
- Test number
- 975029032076
- NoteFront exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust
Fail45,010 miles (+13,277)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,010 miles
- Test number
- 847807932015
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront exhaust bracket not supporting exhaust
Fail31,733 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,733 miles
- Test number
- 406865631050
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChildseat fitted to nearside center row seat
- NoteTailgate and rear bumper damaged
Pass31,733 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,733 miles
- Test number
- 556555731039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChildseat fitted to nearside center row seat
- NoteTailgate and rear bumper damaged
Questions about V21 BUS
- Does V21 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 BUS is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V21 BUS?
- The MOT on V21 BUS is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V21 BUS done?
- V21 BUS was recorded at 134,549 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,802 miles a year.
- Has V21 BUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 BUS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on V21 BUS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V21 BUS find?
- V21 BUS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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