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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V685 MOAMOT history

V685 MOA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 337,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V685 MOA silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
337,700 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 MOA was last recorded at 337,700 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,738 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,962 miles
Average per year
11,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 337,700 miles
  • 2025 – 329,738 miles
  • 2024 – 322,258 miles
  • 2023 – 317,367 miles
  • 2022 – 309,239 miles
  • 2021 – 301,084 miles
  • 2020 – 292,237 miles
  • 2019 – 279,211 miles
  • 2018 – 260,580 miles
  • 2017 – 250,717 miles
  • 2016 – 241,350 miles
  • 2015 – 228,549 miles
  • 2014 – 213,035 miles
  • 2013 – 201,526 miles
  • 2012 – 185,056 miles
  • 2011 – 169,780 miles
  • 2010 – 155,049 miles
  • 2009 – 139,063 miles
  • 2008 – 126,775 miles
  • 2007 – 116,559 miles
  • 2006 – 103,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass337,700 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearest caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearest caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

34 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass337,700 miles (+7,962)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    337,700 miles
    Test number
    109594387273
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass329,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    329,738 miles
    Test number
    539491175747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail329,737 miles (+7,479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,737 miles
    Test number
    824480760151
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass322,258 miles (+4,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    322,258 miles
    Test number
    903760964455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass317,367 miles (+8,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    317,367 miles
    Test number
    375535083052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass309,239 miles (+8,155)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    309,239 miles
    Test number
    545134342496
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass301,084 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    301,084 miles
    Test number
    788353108465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass292,237 miles (+13,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    292,237 miles
    Test number
    140325058286
    • AdvisoryBottom arm bush slight play

  9. Pass279,211 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    279,211 miles
    Test number
    681266746734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail279,152 miles (+18,572)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,152 miles
    Test number
    523151804593
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and front cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak no emissions test carried out (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass260,580 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    260,580 miles
    Test number
    465690819332
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure brackets corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail260,580 miles (+9,863)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,580 miles
    Test number
    138467594939
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier tightened battery clamp. (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mudguard insecure brackets corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass250,717 miles (+9,367)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    250,717 miles
    Test number
    334519714399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass241,350 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    241,350 miles
    Test number
    463487493673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearest caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearest caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded running by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail241,348 miles (+12,799)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,348 miles
    Test number
    662374652658
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearest caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearest caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded running by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass228,549 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    228,549 miles
    Test number
    501410407912
    • AdvisoryOsf and nsf tyres warn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes split but no movement in rack

  17. Fail228,547 miles (+15,512)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,547 miles
    Test number
    668127206400
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOsf and nsf back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryOsf and nsf tyres warn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySteering rack bushes split but no movement in rack

  18. Pass213,035 miles (+11,509)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    213,035 miles
    Test number
    368108364487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass201,526 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    201,526 miles
    Test number
    606549883243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail201,523 miles (+16,467)1 dangerous3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,523 miles
    Test number
    518603983205
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass185,056 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    185,056 miles
    Test number
    557582482222
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail185,056 miles (+15,276)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,056 miles
    Test number
    776772682242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass169,780 miles (+14,731)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    169,780 miles
    Test number
    865037781274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake cables are fraying

  24. Pass155,049 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    155,049 miles
    Test number
    394373970496
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  25. Fail155,049 miles (+15,986)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,049 miles
    Test number
    612114760257
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass139,063 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    139,063 miles
    Test number
    283751389204
    • NoteHand brake cable corried

  27. Fail139,063 miles (+12,288)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,063 miles
    Test number
    381201789278
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteHand brake cable corried

  28. Pass126,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    590700478257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail126,775 miles (+10,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,775 miles
    Test number
    243739768247
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  30. Pass116,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,559 miles
    Test number
    703713487297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail116,559 miles (+62)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,559 miles
    Test number
    473252887259
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Fail116,497 miles (+13,293)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,497 miles
    Test number
    180335077253
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  33. Pass103,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    774914066257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail103,204 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    231254866285
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about V685 MOA

Does V685 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 MOA is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 MOA?
The MOT on V685 MOA is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 MOA done?
V685 MOA was recorded at 337,700 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 11,686 miles a year.
Has V685 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 MOA has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V685 MOA 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 V685 MOA find?
V685 MOA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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