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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

V73 DGTMOT history

V73 DGT is a green petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

V73 DGT green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2023
Mileage
151,617 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 DGT was last recorded at 151,617 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,978 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
639 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,617 miles
  • 2021 – 150,978 miles
  • 2020 – 149,624 miles
  • 2019 – 147,298 miles
  • 2018 – 145,559 miles
  • 2017 – 142,425 miles
  • 2016 – 137,942 miles
  • 2015 – 134,833 miles
  • 2014 – 131,141 miles
  • 2013 – 124,610 miles
  • 2012 – 120,043 miles
  • 2011 – 114,502 miles
  • 2010 – 108,903 miles
  • 2009 – 104,123 miles
  • 2008 – 99,543 miles
  • 2007 – 87,650 miles
  • 2006 – 71,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,617 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPad light on but pads ok

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Pad warning light on pads ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,617 miles (+639)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,617 miles
    Test number
    154133003280
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad light on but pads ok

  2. Pass150,978 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,978 miles
    Test number
    221501253113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on pads ok

  3. Fail150,976 miles (+1,352)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,976 miles
    Test number
    268543114642
    • MajorBody component corroded and likely to cause injury fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on pads ok

  4. Pass149,624 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,624 miles
    Test number
    402987044402
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail149,618 miles (+2,320)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,618 miles
    Test number
    983397718957
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass147,298 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,298 miles
    Test number
    841075192432
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail147,297 miles (+1,738)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,297 miles
    Test number
    639882153276
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working o/s and n/s not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse lights stay on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass145,559 miles (+3,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,559 miles
    Test number
    406596702065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  9. Pass142,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    824345977423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on , pads seam ok
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding

  10. Fail142,425 miles (+4,483)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    224325019659
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on , pads seam ok
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding

  11. Pass137,942 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,942 miles
    Test number
    564625677774
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wearindicator light on
    • AdvisoryOuter skin centre silencer corroded

  12. Fail137,941 miles (+3,108)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,941 miles
    Test number
    873818004607
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing anti rattle clip (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator lense broken
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wearindicator light on
    • AdvisoryOuter skin centre silencer corroded

  13. Pass134,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,833 miles
    Test number
    578846725147
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail134,833 miles (+3,692)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,833 miles
    Test number
    428555125186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass131,141 miles (+6,531)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,141 miles
    Test number
    827452424170
    • NoteN/S/F Outer Side Wall Perished
    • NoteO/S/F Outer Side Wall Perished
    • NoteSlight Play In O/S Inner Track Rod

  16. Pass124,610 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    397722523158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,043 miles (+5,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    759541912106
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass114,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,502 miles
    Test number
    428621111138
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail114,502 miles (+5,599)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,502 miles
    Test number
    359469601171
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass108,903 miles (+29)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    804901910178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lens damaged

  21. Fail108,874 miles (+4,751)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,874 miles
    Test number
    731740070069
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel light illuminated on dash
    • NoteNearside front indicator lense damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to limit and side wall impact damage
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit
    • NoteRunning poor missfire

  22. Fail104,123 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,123 miles
    Test number
    351885879066
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAdvise strong front number plate badly detiorated across character recommend replacement
    • NoteAdvise strong nearside front tyre split close to cords (impact damage to sidewall)
    • NoteNearside and offside front indicators starting to show white light
    • NoteNearside front indicator lense damaged

  23. Pass104,123 miles (+4,580)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    104,123 miles
    Test number
    674805279002
    • NoteAdvise strong front number plate badly detiorated across character recommend replacement
    • NoteAdvise strong nearside front tyre split close to cords (impact damage to sidewall)
    • NoteNearside and offside front indicators starting to show white light
    • NoteNearside front indicator lense damaged

  24. Pass99,543 miles (+11,893)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,543 miles
    Test number
    440017168045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,650 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    153254877086
    • NoteSmall cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

  26. Fail87,650 miles (+16,649)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    734912277073
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteSmall cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

  27. Pass71,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    171113976073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,001 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    472283876034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V73 DGT

Does V73 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 DGT expired on 10 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 DGT?
The MOT on V73 DGT expired on 10 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 DGT done?
V73 DGT was recorded at 151,617 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has V73 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 DGT has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V73 DGT 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 V73 DGT find?
V73 DGT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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