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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V688 DYDMOT history

V688 DYD is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 22 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

V688 DYD green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,865 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 DYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 DYD was last recorded at 135,865 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 9,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,532 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,333 miles
Average per year
4,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,865 miles
  • 2025 – 126,532 miles
  • 2024 – 121,057 miles
  • 2023 – 114,299 miles
  • 2022 – 106,937 miles
  • 2021 – 100,369 miles
  • 2020 – 95,121 miles
  • 2019 – 93,551 miles
  • 2018 – 86,908 miles
  • 2017 – 84,408 miles
  • 2016 – 82,969 miles
  • 2015 – 79,338 miles
  • 2014 – 74,674 miles
  • 2013 – 70,248 miles
  • 2012 – 65,561 miles
  • 2011 – 61,432 miles
  • 2010 – 55,138 miles
  • 2007 – 53,556 miles
  • 2006 – 47,003 miles
  • 2005 – 42,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,865 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both joints - boot perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side - gaiter perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,865 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,865 miles
    Test number
    144674902999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,532 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,532 miles
    Test number
    594451172486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,057 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    890061993672
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both joints - boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side - gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - chassis by spring and shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,056 miles (+6,757)2 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,056 miles
    Test number
    703073324386
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out inner edge - cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out inner edge - cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working no pump sound (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working both not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both joints - boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side - gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn out inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - chassis by spring and shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,299 miles (+7,362)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,299 miles
    Test number
    879552694746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door lock barrel missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate dampers weak

  6. Pass106,937 miles (+6,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,937 miles
    Test number
    248590838951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,369 miles
    Test number
    344495085518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,369 miles (+5,248)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,369 miles
    Test number
    589675506690
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to centre exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,121 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,121 miles
    Test number
    521251991191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,551 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,551 miles
    Test number
    658244094084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,908 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,908 miles
    Test number
    813105570800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,408 miles (+1,439)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    185951239399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,969 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,969 miles
    Test number
    565549347192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,338 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    989019715089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    556733614022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,674 miles (+4,426)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,674 miles
    Test number
    705130114004
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass70,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    187488603061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,248 miles (+4,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,248 miles
    Test number
    419357603066
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass65,561 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,561 miles
    Test number
    578081612006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,432 miles (+6,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,432 miles
    Test number
    647232311056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,138 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,138 miles
    Test number
    894198220012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,556 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    510053227304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,003 miles (+4,101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,003 miles
    Test number
    973350426320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    454316225439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 DYD

Does V688 DYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 DYD is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 DYD?
The MOT on V688 DYD is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 DYD done?
V688 DYD was recorded at 135,865 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,579 miles a year.
Has V688 DYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 DYD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V688 DYD 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 V688 DYD find?
V688 DYD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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