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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.

V6 VTA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass238,150 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass235,751 miles (+2,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    235,751 miles
    Test number
    371097129980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass233,470 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    233,470 miles
    Test number
    804080855800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass192,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    192,538 miles
    Test number
    975153983655
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryRear silencer deterioated
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass133,456 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,456 miles
    Test number
    836770112391
    • NoteSlight lump o/side front tyre
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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 ***
  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. Pass73,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,617 miles
    Test number
    954230329137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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