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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V42 FDLMOT history

V42 FDL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 124,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

V42 FDL blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,338 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 FDL was last recorded at 124,338 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,465 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
4,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,338 miles
  • 2025 – 121,465 miles
  • 2024 – 120,335 miles
  • 2022 – 119,129 miles
  • 2021 – 118,101 miles
  • 2020 – 118,041 miles
  • 2019 – 115,522 miles
  • 2018 – 108,934 miles
  • 2017 – 102,032 miles
  • 2016 – 96,728 miles
  • 2015 – 90,480 miles
  • 2014 – 83,181 miles
  • 2013 – 78,708 miles
  • 2012 – 76,491 miles
  • 2011 – 73,220 miles
  • 2010 – 68,938 miles
  • 2009 – 63,549 miles
  • 2008 – 59,215 miles
  • 2007 – 51,012 miles
  • 2006 – 43,763 miles
  • 2005 – 38,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,338 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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

35 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,338 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,338 miles
    Test number
    812002044854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,465 miles (+1,130)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    121,465 miles
    Test number
    603746974868
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,335 miles (+1,206)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    496359370086
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass119,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    839768970324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,129 miles (+1,028)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    194467830974
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,101 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,101 miles
    Test number
    683907216611
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail118,101 miles (+60)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,101 miles
    Test number
    233987972013
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,041 miles
    Test number
    130711700549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,040 miles (+2,518)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,040 miles
    Test number
    313382691574
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    680096614992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/65/15C

  11. Fail115,522 miles (+6,588)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    490029253608
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 205/65/15C
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,934 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,934 miles
    Test number
    438350583803
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Fail108,934 miles (+6,902)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,934 miles
    Test number
    170305137027
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Crank case breather pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass102,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    510258293058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail102,032 miles (+5,304)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,032 miles
    Test number
    127758432128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possibly due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass96,728 miles (+6,248)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,728 miles
    Test number
    387887700905
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on

  17. Pass90,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    996629494226
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail90,480 miles (+7,299)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    298600811034
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass83,181 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    947565674272
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

  20. Fail83,181 miles (+4,473)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,181 miles
    Test number
    949663374236
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but exhaust still secure

  21. Pass78,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    726413973264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,708 miles (+2,217)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,708 miles
    Test number
    977710773239
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  23. Pass76,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    557316562251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail76,491 miles (+3,271)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,491 miles
    Test number
    667486662243
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass73,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    608300491227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,220 miles (+4,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,220 miles
    Test number
    645897781207
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass68,938 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    613257170277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,884 miles (+5,335)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    523747960249
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass63,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    814887989200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,549 miles (+4,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,549 miles
    Test number
    933122789264
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass59,215 miles (+8,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    560004788257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass51,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    851325087225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail51,012 miles (+7,249)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    432284287239
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  34. Pass43,763 miles (+5,005)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,763 miles
    Test number
    653163686288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre exhaust

  35. Pass38,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    38,758 miles
    Test number
    764360485201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 FDL

Does V42 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 FDL is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V42 FDL?
The MOT on V42 FDL is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 FDL done?
V42 FDL was recorded at 124,338 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,094 miles a year.
Has V42 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 FDL has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V42 FDL 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 V42 FDL find?
V42 FDL passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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