
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
V61 DGTMOT history
V61 DGT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 252,512 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 252,512 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 9,485 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V61 DGT
- 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
- 14 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V61 DGT was last recorded at 252,512 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 248,375 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,137 miles
- Average per year
- 9,485 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 252,512 miles
- 2024 – 248,375 miles
- 2023 – 243,237 miles
- 2022 – 235,523 miles
- 2021 – 230,158 miles
- 2020 – 225,633 miles
- 2019 – 213,734 miles
- 2018 – 204,534 miles
- 2016 – 184,765 miles
- 2015 – 168,864 miles
- 2014 – 153,285 miles
- 2013 – 143,187 miles
- 2011 – 130,942 miles
- 2010 – 122,523 miles
- 2009 – 113,477 miles
- 2007 – 84,264 miles
- 2006 – 67,932 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed
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 Wing corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Wing corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,512 miles (+4,137)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 252,512 miles
- Test number
- 146677998366
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed
Pass248,375 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 248,375 miles
- Test number
- 479401400478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail248,371 miles (+5,134)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,371 miles
- Test number
- 974163468101
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass243,237 miles (+7,714)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 243,237 miles
- Test number
- 505606831422
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front WING CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front WING CORRODED
Pass235,523 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 235,523 miles
- Test number
- 312886103255
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Fail235,523 miles (+5,365)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,523 miles
- Test number
- 790241432860
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
Pass230,158 miles (+4,525)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 230,158 miles
- Test number
- 447098635086
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass225,633 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 225,633 miles
- Test number
- 446355867316
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail225,633 miles (+11,899)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,633 miles
- Test number
- 112736085397
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass213,734 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 213,734 miles
- Test number
- 621184438045
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront power steering pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail213,734 miles (+9,200)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,734 miles
- Test number
- 139548227975
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront power steering pipes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass204,534 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 204,534 miles
- Test number
- 721766459209
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail204,527 miles (+19,762)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,527 miles
- Test number
- 790388924064
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass184,765 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 184,765 miles
- Test number
- 835230396739
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insicure
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends
Fail184,754 miles (+15,890)9 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,754 miles
- Test number
- 926328664901
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion fuel flap (6.1.C.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 front sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insicure
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends
Pass168,864 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 168,864 miles
- Test number
- 248562245408
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail168,857 miles (+15,572)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,857 miles
- Test number
- 915671545159
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass153,285 miles (+198)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 153,285 miles
- Test number
- 878053734186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,087 miles (+9,900)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,087 miles
- Test number
- 917486424164
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Pass143,187 miles (+4)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 143,187 miles
- Test number
- 267073743191
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail143,183 miles (+12,241)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,183 miles
- Test number
- 949084933191
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass130,942 miles (+8,419)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 130,942 miles
- Test number
- 988645851378
- NoteMinor perishing of rear tyers
- NoteSeatbelts not tested due to child seats fitted :center middle & center o/s also back row n/s & o/s
Pass122,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 122,523 miles
- Test number
- 694103540356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,523 miles (+9,046)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,523 miles
- Test number
- 971463440350
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers mirror slightly cracked
- NoteSlight play in nearside front rack end
Pass113,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 113,477 miles
- Test number
- 392068459338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,477 miles (+9,551)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,477 miles
- Test number
- 590248759339
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass103,926 miles (+19,662)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 103,926 miles
- Test number
- 110909219406
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass84,264 miles (+16,332)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 84,264 miles
- Test number
- 910024107275
- NoteChild seat fitted seatbelts not fully checked
- NoteNearside front tyres wearing on outer edge
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass67,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 67,932 miles
- Test number
- 991214966119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V61 DGT
- Does V61 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V61 DGT is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V61 DGT?
- The MOT on V61 DGT is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V61 DGT done?
- V61 DGT was recorded at 252,512 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,485 miles a year.
- Has V61 DGT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V61 DGT has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on V61 DGT 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 V61 DGT find?
- V61 DGT passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar, and 1 more.
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