Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
V646 DBJMOT history
V646 DBJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 230,766 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 230,766 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,629 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V646 DBJ
- 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 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V646 DBJ was last recorded at 230,766 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 230,765 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 7,629 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,766 miles
- 2025 – 226,084 miles
- 2024 – 218,141 miles
- 2023 – 210,049 miles
- 2022 – 203,187 miles
- 2021 – 199,527 miles
- 2019 – 193,663 miles
- 2018 – 179,665 miles
- 2017 – 172,708 miles
- 2016 – 165,975 miles
- 2015 – 156,561 miles
- 2014 – 146,311 miles
- 2013 – 133,313 miles
- 2012 – 122,316 miles
- 2011 – 115,509 miles
- 2010 – 105,634 miles
- 2009 – 96,963 miles
- 2007 – 88,916 miles
- 2006 – 80,071 miles
- 2005 – 70,666 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,766 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust tail pipe missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,766 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 230,766 miles
- Test number
- 675775039665
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail230,765 miles (+4,681)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,765 miles
- Test number
- 854930359349
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Both lamps flashing (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass226,084 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 226,084 miles
- Test number
- 751950542886
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
Fail226,084 miles (+7,943)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,084 miles
- Test number
- 322865963572
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
Pass218,141 miles (+8,092)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 218,141 miles
- Test number
- 612768214706
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between load valve and flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass210,049 miles (+6,862)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 210,049 miles
- Test number
- 582196285574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass203,187 miles (+3,660)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 203,187 miles
- Test number
- 633540536694
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Heat shield loose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass199,527 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 199,527 miles
- Test number
- 974777047736
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack end has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail199,496 miles (+5,833)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,496 miles
- Test number
- 561161999663
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack end has slight play
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass193,663 miles (+13,998)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 193,663 miles
- Test number
- 599265720544
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass179,665 miles (+6,957)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 179,665 miles
- Test number
- 240399151453
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
Pass172,708 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 172,708 miles
- Test number
- 743105806633
- AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi cracked advise replacement
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight movement in offside front lower ball joint advise replacement
Fail172,708 miles (+6,733)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,708 miles
- Test number
- 837526202669
- Repaired at testRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside front brake flexi cracked advise replacement
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight movement in offside front lower ball joint advise replacement
Pass165,975 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 165,975 miles
- Test number
- 327974407577
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail165,972 miles (+9,411)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,972 miles
- Test number
- 141727380360
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass156,561 miles (+10,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 156,561 miles
- Test number
- 379565346633
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass146,311 miles (+12,998)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 146,311 miles
- Test number
- 779141874149
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass133,313 miles (+10,997)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 133,313 miles
- Test number
- 486629223024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail122,316 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,316 miles
- Test number
- 736872812059
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,316 miles (+6,807)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 122,316 miles
- Test number
- 798952412049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,509 miles (+9,875)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 115,509 miles
- Test number
- 975004121065
- 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)
Pass105,634 miles (+8,671)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 105,634 miles
- Test number
- 860988420058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass96,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 96,963 miles
- Test number
- 304114339082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,963 miles (+8,047)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,963 miles
- Test number
- 200774239071
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass88,916 miles (+8,845)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 88,916 miles
- Test number
- 623054077215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,071 miles (+9,405)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 80,071 miles
- Test number
- 634476986265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 70,666 miles
- Test number
- 400120695296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,666 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,666 miles
- Test number
- 362450595205
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about V646 DBJ
- Does V646 DBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V646 DBJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V646 DBJ?
- The MOT on V646 DBJ is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V646 DBJ done?
- V646 DBJ was recorded at 230,766 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
- Has V646 DBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V646 DBJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V646 DBJ 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 V646 DBJ find?
- V646 DBJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear nail in tyre.
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