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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

V3 OGWMOT history

V3 OGW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 206,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

V3 OGW silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
206,189 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OGW was last recorded at 206,189 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,011 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,178 miles
Average per year
8,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,189 miles
  • 2025 – 202,011 miles
  • 2024 – 198,050 miles
  • 2023 – 195,846 miles
  • 2022 – 192,346 miles
  • 2021 – 186,959 miles
  • 2019 – 181,720 miles
  • 2018 – 175,271 miles
  • 2017 – 171,032 miles
  • 2016 – 166,300 miles
  • 2015 – 156,213 miles
  • 2014 – 143,624 miles
  • 2013 – 130,851 miles
  • 2012 – 115,567 miles
  • 2011 – 101,847 miles
  • 2010 – 87,207 miles
  • 2009 – 71,232 miles
  • 2008 – 56,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,189 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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,189 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    206,189 miles
    Test number
    359258456908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,011 miles (+3,961)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    202,011 miles
    Test number
    580609278285
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to flexi, near roll bar D bush pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low inner edge (rubber has changed colour) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joint to flexi, near roll bar D bush pipe corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  3. Pass198,050 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    198,050 miles
    Test number
    590195928840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded (jagged edge starting)

  4. Pass195,846 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    195,846 miles
    Test number
    138427836806
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  5. Fail195,843 miles (+3,497)6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,843 miles
    Test number
    162664314760
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition

  6. Pass192,346 miles (+5,387)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    192,346 miles
    Test number
    825554466719
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill getting rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and backboxes getting in poor condition

  7. Pass186,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    186,959 miles
    Test number
    921246627043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail186,958 miles (+5,238)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,958 miles
    Test number
    788492948306
    • DangerousOffside Front Undertray likely to become detached NEAR DOORSTEP JACKING POINT (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  9. Pass181,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,720 miles
    Test number
    378499444293
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Fail181,720 miles (+6,449)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,720 miles
    Test number
    498868695207
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass175,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    559861792556
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded

  12. Fail175,271 miles (+4,239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,271 miles
    Test number
    818754917332
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded

  13. Pass171,032 miles (+4,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    171,032 miles
    Test number
    642007534801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into first flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre foreign object inside tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers obscure some components

  14. Pass166,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    166,300 miles
    Test number
    171271661990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail166,300 miles (+10,087)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,300 miles
    Test number
    656101290527
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass156,213 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    996415185037
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail156,213 miles (+12,589)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,213 miles
    Test number
    278234985028
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteReverse lights not working

  18. Pass143,624 miles (+12,773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,624 miles
    Test number
    107783474058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail130,851 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,851 miles
    Test number
    126727983454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  20. Pass130,851 miles (+15,284)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,851 miles
    Test number
    156437983439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  21. Pass115,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    246241782046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,567 miles (+13,720)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    658341982079
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass101,847 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    266601181058
    • NoteBrake servo hose starting to split

  24. Fail101,847 miles (+14,640)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,847 miles
    Test number
    169531481484
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBrake servo hose starting to split

  25. Pass87,207 miles (+15,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,207 miles
    Test number
    471792880053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass71,232 miles (+15,036)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    71,232 miles
    Test number
    830506389026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing

  27. Pass56,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    734361598015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V3 OGW

Does V3 OGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OGW is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V3 OGW?
The MOT on V3 OGW is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OGW done?
V3 OGW was recorded at 206,189 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,374 miles a year.
Has V3 OGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OGW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V3 OGW 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 V3 OGW find?
V3 OGW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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