VW Caravel

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V59 TAWMOT history

V59 TAW is a blue diesel VW Caravel first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 278,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
278,666 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 TAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
VW
Model
Caravel
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 TAW was last recorded at 278,666 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 1,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,998 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,668 miles
Average per year
9,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 278,666 miles
  • 2024 – 276,998 miles
  • 2022 – 264,646 miles
  • 2021 – 250,343 miles
  • 2020 – 237,538 miles
  • 2019 – 224,629 miles
  • 2018 – 219,463 miles
  • 2017 – 207,422 miles
  • 2016 – 194,712 miles
  • 2015 – 177,256 miles
  • 2014 – 168,997 miles
  • 2013 – 168,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,666 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,666 miles (+1,668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    278,666 miles
    Test number
    610417581560
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass276,998 miles (+2,317)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    276,998 miles
    Test number
    308962376965
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass274,681 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    274,681 miles
    Test number
    507811389738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail274,681 miles (+10,035)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,681 miles
    Test number
    934922216253
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass264,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    264,646 miles
    Test number
    170197224722
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail264,642 miles (+14,299)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,642 miles
    Test number
    693041036570
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass250,343 miles (+12,805)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    250,343 miles
    Test number
    310078190991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass237,538 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    237,538 miles
    Test number
    424420726447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail237,532 miles (+12,903)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,532 miles
    Test number
    210359179621
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass224,629 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    224,629 miles
    Test number
    755518717558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass219,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    219,463 miles
    Test number
    953318053322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail219,463 miles (+12,041)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,463 miles
    Test number
    397111544975
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass207,422 miles (+12,710)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    207,422 miles
    Test number
    683787009400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass194,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    194,712 miles
    Test number
    149758309172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail194,712 miles (+17,456)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,712 miles
    Test number
    253920012851
    • Repaired at testBody insecure and dangerous to other road users Bnnett secondary catch in-oppertive (6.1.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder rusty, & lens with water in (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass177,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    177,256 miles
    Test number
    739812728403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail177,256 miles (+8,259)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,256 miles
    Test number
    215925729693
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass168,997 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    168,997 miles
    Test number
    306472464422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass168,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    168,178 miles
    Test number
    559250813385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V59 TAW

Does V59 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V59 TAW is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V59 TAW?
The MOT on V59 TAW is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V59 TAW done?
V59 TAW was recorded at 278,666 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 9,116 miles a year.
Has V59 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 TAW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V59 TAW 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 V59 TAW find?
V59 TAW passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked with chalk; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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