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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V56 DTNMOT history

V56 DTN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
190,363 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 DTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 DTN was last recorded at 190,363 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 6,469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,894 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,469 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,363 miles
  • 2025 – 183,894 miles
  • 2024 – 180,433 miles
  • 2023 – 177,715 miles
  • 2022 – 174,043 miles
  • 2021 – 167,183 miles
  • 2020 – 162,258 miles
  • 2019 – 161,603 miles
  • 2018 – 158,796 miles
  • 2017 – 154,316 miles
  • 2016 – 149,628 miles
  • 2015 – 139,097 miles
  • 2014 – 122,068 miles
  • 2013 – 109,860 miles
  • 2012 – 94,070 miles
  • 2010 – 82,441 miles
  • 2009 – 71,249 miles
  • 2008 – 46,813 miles
  • 2007 – 46,265 miles
  • 2006 – 45,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,363 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to strands for handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front inner sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front inner and outer sill holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear brakes overheated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,363 miles (+6,469)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    190,363 miles
    Test number
    606386950894
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to strands for handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,894 miles (+3,461)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    183,894 miles
    Test number
    255656855735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outrigger near fuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake heat damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer condition.

  3. Pass180,433 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    180,433 miles
    Test number
    705690530027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes overheated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper brace corroded through
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored

  4. Fail180,433 miles (+2,718)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,433 miles
    Test number
    981589990042
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner and outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes overheated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper brace corroded through
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scored

  5. Pass177,715 miles (+3,672)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,715 miles
    Test number
    339733386856
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass174,043 miles (+6,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,043 miles
    Test number
    793307926365
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass167,183 miles (+4,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,183 miles
    Test number
    488109025690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass162,258 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,258 miles
    Test number
    549952652481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,256 miles (+653)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,256 miles
    Test number
    939060757826
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass161,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    645238894030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,603 miles (+2,807)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    838810049395
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass158,796 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,796 miles
    Test number
    577835765148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail158,791 miles (+4,475)3 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,791 miles
    Test number
    891488559065
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass154,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,316 miles
    Test number
    781118524962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG TRAILING ARM (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail154,316 miles (+4,688)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,316 miles
    Test number
    909940498431
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALONG TRAILING ARM (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass149,628 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,628 miles
    Test number
    185795119699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    139,097 miles
    Test number
    106608895124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,097 miles (+17,029)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,097 miles
    Test number
    237104795170
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass122,068 miles (+12,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,068 miles
    Test number
    138656594142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    108261073497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail109,860 miles (+15,790)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    615393363032
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass94,070 miles (+11,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,070 miles
    Test number
    287475252097
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass82,441 miles (+11,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    962881450353
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass71,249 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,249 miles
    Test number
    471169249397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,243 miles (+24,430)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,243 miles
    Test number
    121923749365
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass46,813 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    892670378192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,802 miles (+537)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    381800858111
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass46,265 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    564424007251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,285 miles
    Test number
    380739726430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 DTN

Does V56 DTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 DTN is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 DTN?
The MOT on V56 DTN is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 DTN done?
V56 DTN was recorded at 190,363 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has V56 DTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 DTN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V56 DTN 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 V56 DTN find?
V56 DTN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed; brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion to strands for handbrake; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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