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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

X18 XBXMOT history

X18 XBX is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

X18 XBX black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
145,660 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 XBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 XBX was last recorded at 145,660 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 4,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,499 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,161 miles
Average per year
6,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,660 miles
  • 2024 – 141,499 miles
  • 2023 – 139,299 miles
  • 2022 – 135,409 miles
  • 2021 – 130,917 miles
  • 2020 – 125,934 miles
  • 2019 – 121,093 miles
  • 2018 – 112,445 miles
  • 2017 – 103,281 miles
  • 2016 – 100,982 miles
  • 2015 – 97,786 miles
  • 2014 – 84,579 miles
  • 2013 – 76,270 miles
  • 2012 – 62,646 miles
  • 2011 – 52,129 miles
  • 2010 – 41,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,660 miles (+4,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,660 miles
    Test number
    437913034291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,499 miles (+2,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,499 miles
    Test number
    303023730461
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,299 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    139,299 miles
    Test number
    738865262430
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,298 miles (+3,889)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,298 miles
    Test number
    422133959200
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,409 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    714361249568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded

  6. Fail135,406 miles (+4,489)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,406 miles
    Test number
    401845710642
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded

  7. Pass130,917 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    484402112251
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,917 miles (+4,983)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,917 miles
    Test number
    925433956196
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,934 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,934 miles
    Test number
    390393363966
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail125,931 miles (+9)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    265283701950
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail125,922 miles (+4,829)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,922 miles
    Test number
    219833066853
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass121,093 miles (+8,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    209151364252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  13. Pass112,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    870124907697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,445 miles (+9,164)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,445 miles
    Test number
    799563483932
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass103,281 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    159455858183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail103,275 miles (+2,293)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,275 miles
    Test number
    384629153597
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,982 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,982 miles
    Test number
    100414172941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    420047825745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,786 miles (+13,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,786 miles
    Test number
    214596924051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass84,579 miles (+8,309)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    137356824140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,270 miles (+13,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    589729603104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,646 miles (+10,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,646 miles
    Test number
    989639602149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,129 miles
    Test number
    118439801153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,125 miles (+10,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    697029401136
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass41,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    223600200478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail41,937 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    802139690028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X18 XBX

Does X18 XBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 XBX expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 XBX?
The MOT on X18 XBX expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 XBX done?
X18 XBX was recorded at 145,660 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,720 miles a year.
Has X18 XBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 XBX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X18 XBX 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 X18 XBX find?
X18 XBX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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