
Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc
W562 RPDMOT history
W562 RPD is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 206,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 206,071 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W562 RPD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W562 RPD was last recorded at 206,071 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 558 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 205,513 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 558 miles
- Average per year
- 7,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 206,071 miles
- 2024 – 205,513 miles
- 2023 – 199,506 miles
- 2022 – 193,559 miles
- 2021 – 187,969 miles
- 2020 – 183,332 miles
- 2019 – 175,335 miles
- 2018 – 168,959 miles
- 2017 – 160,896 miles
- 2016 – 149,261 miles
- 2015 – 136,471 miles
- 2014 – 123,207 miles
- 2013 – 112,340 miles
- 2012 – 108,654 miles
- 2011 – 101,042 miles
- 2010 – 92,487 miles
- 2009 – 81,007 miles
- 2008 – 76,388 miles
- 2007 – 64,767 miles
- 2006 – 52,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front shockers corroded
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area upper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,071 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 206,071 miles
- Test number
- 212460943560
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front shockers corroded
Fail206,071 miles (+558)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,071 miles
- Test number
- 901895400017
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front shockers corroded
Pass205,513 miles (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 205,513 miles
- Test number
- 537478459541
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail205,484 miles (+5,978)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,484 miles
- Test number
- 690281134031
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes, in the clips above fuel tank from the joints forward (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to inner sill and inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn mounting bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill under side door area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area, rear of front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount area upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass199,506 miles (+103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 199,506 miles
- Test number
- 189507681773
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail199,403 miles (+5,844)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,403 miles
- Test number
- 404213561660
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass193,559 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 193,559 miles
- Test number
- 190579044944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,546 miles (+5,577)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,546 miles
- Test number
- 475685452509
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass187,969 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 187,969 miles
- Test number
- 747432987115
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail187,969 miles (+77)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,969 miles
- Test number
- 675568003462
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail187,892 miles (+4,560)2 dangerous14 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,892 miles
- Test number
- 753033806678
- DangerousNearside Front lower balljoint 1 fixing bolt loose
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass183,332 miles (+167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 183,332 miles
- Test number
- 615901432162
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail183,165 miles (+7,830)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,165 miles
- Test number
- 147824989015
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass175,335 miles (+6,376)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 175,335 miles
- Test number
- 299432439070
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass168,959 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 168,959 miles
- Test number
- 160147356052
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail168,959 miles (+8,063)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,959 miles
- Test number
- 556014017803
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached tightened loose bolts (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,896 miles (+11,635)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 160,896 miles
- Test number
- 969612811072
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass149,261 miles (+12,790)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 149,261 miles
- Test number
- 956188832431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)
Pass136,471 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 136,471 miles
- Test number
- 695014135167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,429 miles (+13,222)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,429 miles
- Test number
- 845962335111
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,207 miles (+10,867)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 123,207 miles
- Test number
- 206226434476
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass112,340 miles (+3,686)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 112,340 miles
- Test number
- 738909043184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,654 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 108,654 miles
- Test number
- 215746692042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail108,631 miles (+7,589)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,631 miles
- Test number
- 975064192010
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,042 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 101,042 miles
- Test number
- 428674991013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,039 miles (+8,552)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,039 miles
- Test number
- 915179781086
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass92,487 miles (+11,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 92,487 miles
- Test number
- 551939780076
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,007 miles (+4,619)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 81,007 miles
- Test number
- 833995779015
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- NoteNear side front tyre cut
Pass76,388 miles (+11,621)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 76,388 miles
- Test number
- 303492798063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,767 miles (+11,841)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,767 miles
- Test number
- 261874097082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,926 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 52,926 miles
- Test number
- 652627686077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,926 miles5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,926 miles
- Test number
- 752787886031
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about W562 RPD
- Does W562 RPD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W562 RPD is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W562 RPD?
- The MOT on W562 RPD is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W562 RPD done?
- W562 RPD was recorded at 206,071 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
- Has W562 RPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W562 RPD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on W562 RPD 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 W562 RPD find?
- W562 RPD passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 12 advisories: front crossmember corroded; nearside front inner wing corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above spring, and 9 more.
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