
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,189 cc
V6 VTAMOT history
V6 VTA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 238,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 238,150 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V6 VTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,189 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V6 VTA was last recorded at 238,150 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 2,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 235,751 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,399 miles
- Average per year
- 9,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 238,150 miles
- 2025 – 235,751 miles
- 2024 – 233,470 miles
- 2023 – 232,347 miles
- 2022 – 227,598 miles
- 2020 – 225,698 miles
- 2018 – 219,922 miles
- 2017 – 215,011 miles
- 2016 – 207,570 miles
- 2015 – 192,538 miles
- 2014 – 174,303 miles
- 2013 – 154,887 miles
- 2012 – 133,456 miles
- 2011 – 118,328 miles
- 2010 – 102,200 miles
- 2009 – 73,617 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front tyres low on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass238,150 miles (+2,399)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 238,150 miles
- Test number
- 487489224024
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass235,751 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 235,751 miles
- Test number
- 371097129980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,470 miles (+1,123)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 233,470 miles
- Test number
- 804080855800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass232,347 miles (+4,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 232,347 miles
- Test number
- 402163276249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass227,598 miles (+1,900)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 227,598 miles
- Test number
- 854909505603
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass225,698 miles (+5,776)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 225,698 miles
- Test number
- 853984574290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass219,922 miles (+4,911)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 219,922 miles
- Test number
- 200987771113
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass215,011 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 215,011 miles
- Test number
- 833158962102
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryFront tyres low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on edges
Fail215,009 miles (+7,439)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,009 miles
- Test number
- 710294486504
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle cannot check fuel cap cannot open flap (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint loose (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryFront tyres low on edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre low on edges
Pass207,570 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 207,570 miles
- Test number
- 586410865986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail207,564 miles (+15,026)18 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,564 miles
- Test number
- 290151193461
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentral Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass192,538 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 192,538 miles
- Test number
- 975153983655
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
- AdvisoryRear silencer deterioated
Fail192,538 miles (+18,235)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,538 miles
- Test number
- 163743008169
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
- AdvisoryRear silencer deterioated
Pass174,303 miles (+19,416)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 174,303 miles
- Test number
- 439173004373
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCentre exhaust silencer deterioated
Pass154,887 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 154,887 miles
- Test number
- 105345003304
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteRear exhaust support bracket broken
- NoteSurface corrosion both sides rear metal brake pipes to flexy brake hose
Fail154,887 miles (+21,431)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,887 miles
- Test number
- 765915603312
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteRear exhaust support bracket broken
- NoteSurface corrosion both sides rear metal brake pipes to flexy brake hose
Pass133,456 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 133,456 miles
- Test number
- 836770112391
- NoteSlight lump o/side front tyre
Fail133,456 miles (+15,128)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,456 miles
- Test number
- 446153502309
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteSlight lump o/side front tyre
Pass118,328 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 118,328 miles
- Test number
- 308770791417
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail118,328 miles (+16,128)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,328 miles
- Test number
- 825113581275
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass102,200 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 102,200 miles
- Test number
- 240736980492
- Dangerous****when vehicle first on ramp it was running on lpg , very strong smell of gas under bonnet & possibly leaking , once changed over to petrol smell went away , **strongly advise to have checked out before running on gas again ***
Fail102,194 miles (+51)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,194 miles
- Test number
- 410066980125
- Dangerous****when vehicle first on ramp it was running on lpg , very strong smell of gas under bonnet & possibly leaking , once changed over to petrol smell went away , **strongly advise to have checked out before running on gas again ***
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fail102,143 miles (+28,526)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,143 miles
- Test number
- 250831860481
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear 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)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront inner brake pads appear low & may require further examination
Pass73,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 73,617 miles
- Test number
- 954230329137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,617 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,617 miles
- Test number
- 323008419105
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about V6 VTA
- Does V6 VTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VTA is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V6 VTA?
- The MOT on V6 VTA is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V6 VTA done?
- V6 VTA was recorded at 238,150 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 9,611 miles a year.
- Has V6 VTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V6 VTA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2017.
- Has the mileage on V6 VTA 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 V6 VTA find?
- V6 VTA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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