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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

V685 ERBMOT history

V685 ERB is a white diesel Fiat Motor Caravan first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 80,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,639 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 ERB was last recorded at 80,639 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2012: 63,494 miles, lower than 66,477 miles on 20 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,425 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
2,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,639 miles
  • 2025 – 80,425 miles
  • 2023 – 79,517 miles
  • 2022 – 78,903 miles
  • 2021 – 78,585 miles
  • 2020 – 78,217 miles
  • 2018 – 76,516 miles
  • 2017 – 75,821 miles
  • 2016 – 73,564 miles
  • 2015 – 72,564 miles
  • 2014 – 70,463 miles
  • 2012 – 63,494 miles
  • 2010 – 47,163 miles
  • 2009 – 39,489 miles
  • 2008 – 31,921 miles
  • 2007 – 28,940 miles
  • 2006 – 25,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years oldRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    179323479672
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail80,639 miles (+214)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,639 miles
    Test number
    129912150132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass80,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    122003372718
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail80,425 miles (+1)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    287618381480
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10 years old
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail80,424 miles (+907)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,424 miles
    Test number
    793130572094
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front Tyres over 10 years old

  6. Pass79,517 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    416548025683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail79,486 miles (+583)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    856110299894
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass78,903 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,903 miles
    Test number
    986390055157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass78,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    542321728282
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail78,585 miles (+368)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    194411093693
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded load valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass78,217 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    459105347406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    742680644195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,516 miles (+695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    347041585302
    • Repaired at testOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass75,821 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,821 miles
    Test number
    362275430141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,564 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,564 miles
    Test number
    520855947511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,564 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    329882175072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,463 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    398133604027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail70,461 miles (+6,967)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,461 miles
    Test number
    639632904026
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass63,494 miles (-2,983)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,494 miles
    Test number
    938037222396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail66,477 miles2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    115445822318
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    689546301301
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. FailMileage not read1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    899746901320
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass47,163 miles (+7,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,163 miles
    Test number
    371755390437
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass39,489 miles (+7,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    432316909386
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass31,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,921 miles
    Test number
    430696028404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,921 miles (+934)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,921 miles
    Test number
    270384228332
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass30,987 miles (+2,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    981418508026
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass28,940 miles (+3,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    780616717090
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass25,876 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,876 miles
    Test number
    114906416097
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about V685 ERB

Does V685 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 ERB is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 ERB?
The MOT on V685 ERB is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 ERB done?
V685 ERB was recorded at 80,639 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,682 miles a year.
Has V685 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 ERB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V685 ERB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V685 ERB find?
V685 ERB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: both front tyres over 10 years old; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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