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Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Turquoise and White · Petrol · 1962 · 1,192 cc

VTY 689MOT history

VTY 689 is a turquoise and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 3 Apr 1962. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 9,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2023
Mileage
9,824 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VTY 689
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
Turquoise and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
3 Apr 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

VTY 689 was last recorded at 9,824 miles on 9 Jun 2022, 574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2015: 3,698 miles, lower than 98,872 miles on 19 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
9,250 miles · 24 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 9,824 miles
  • 2020 – 9,250 miles
  • 2019 – 8,945 miles
  • 2018 – 8,622 miles
  • 2017 – 8,343 miles
  • 2016 – 4,605 miles
  • 2015 – 3,698 miles
  • 2014 – 98,872 miles
  • 2013 – 98,564 miles
  • 2011 – 97,729 miles
  • 2010 – 96,832 miles
  • 2009 – 95,392 miles
  • 2008 – 94,749 miles
  • 2007 – 94,240 miles
  • 2006 – 93,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,824 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,824 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    9,824 miles
    Test number
    518500413711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,250 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    9,250 miles
    Test number
    375380569244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,945 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    8,945 miles
    Test number
    487613611586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass8,622 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    8,622 miles
    Test number
    981462900401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail8,343 miles (+3,738)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,343 miles
    Test number
    137116494167
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads worn on outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing starting to whine
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked not seriously affecting view of the road

  6. Pass4,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    4,605 miles
    Test number
    903916633187
    • AdvisoryO/s front wheel bearing slight play and slightly rough

  7. Fail4,605 miles (+60)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,605 miles
    Test number
    536385736134
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryO/s front wheel bearing slight play and slightly rough

  8. Pass4,545 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    4,545 miles
    Test number
    496380789345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,698 miles (-95,174)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    3,698 miles
    Test number
    256633265077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,872 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    98,872 miles
    Test number
    278980154093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,564 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,564 miles
    Test number
    496069573036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,526 miles (+797)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    188885673071
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass97,729 miles (+897)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    235994291185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth outer sills, corroded
    • NoteOffside front body cross member, slightly corroded

  14. Pass96,832 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    261974610255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,392 miles (+643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    95,392 miles
    Test number
    240802089447
    • NoteLight corrosion underneath vehicle

  16. Pass94,749 miles (+509)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    203731318231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion underneath vehicle.

  17. Pass94,240 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    671585717201
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside and Nearside front cross member repaired and undersealed.
    • NoteRear nearside driveshaft boot split.

  18. Fail94,240 miles (+680)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,240 miles
    Test number
    643669807287
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front cross member repaired and undersealed.

  19. Pass93,560 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,560 miles
    Test number
    804243716298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,549 miles (+34)3 failures2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,549 miles
    Test number
    192790806237
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExtensive weilding underside
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear driveshaft outer boot split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from steering box
    • NoteSlight play in offside front hub
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn
    • NoteUnderside heavily undersield
    • NoteUnderside rusty and weak in places

  21. Fail93,515 miles2 dangerous11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    573776286135
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • NoteRear nearside driveshaft boot clip missing.

Questions about VTY 689

What vehicle is registration VTY 689 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VTY 689 on a turquoise and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 3 Apr 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VTY 689 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VTY 689 expired on 8 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VTY 689?
The MOT on VTY 689 expired on 8 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VTY 689 done?
VTY 689 was recorded at 9,824 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2022.
Has VTY 689 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VTY 689 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on VTY 689 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VTY 689 find?
VTY 689 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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