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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

X30 DOBMOT history

X30 DOB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 227,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

X30 DOB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
227,946 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 DOB was last recorded at 227,946 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,328 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,618 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,946 miles
  • 2024 – 224,328 miles
  • 2023 – 220,914 miles
  • 2022 – 217,987 miles
  • 2021 – 216,515 miles
  • 2020 – 215,084 miles
  • 2019 – 211,435 miles
  • 2018 – 207,181 miles
  • 2017 – 203,948 miles
  • 2016 – 201,892 miles
  • 2015 – 198,373 miles
  • 2014 – 194,612 miles
  • 2012 – 186,158 miles
  • 2011 – 179,617 miles
  • 2010 – 173,418 miles
  • 2009 – 164,034 miles
  • 2008 – 154,686 miles
  • 2007 – 148,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,946 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    227,946 miles
    Test number
    182046850569
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail227,946 miles (+3,618)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,946 miles
    Test number
    609333685928
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass224,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    224,328 miles
    Test number
    282686787598
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail224,328 miles (+3,414)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,328 miles
    Test number
    895303861056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass220,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    220,914 miles
    Test number
    634591462547
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail220,914 miles (+2,927)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,914 miles
    Test number
    793636508207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass217,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    217,987 miles
    Test number
    500220881110
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail217,987 miles (+1,472)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,987 miles
    Test number
    389442150235
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass216,515 miles (+1,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,515 miles
    Test number
    748605639107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass215,084 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    215,084 miles
    Test number
    130564968381
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail215,084 miles (+3,649)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,084 miles
    Test number
    802203864340
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded badly (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass211,435 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    211,435 miles
    Test number
    937049128322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass207,181 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    207,181 miles
    Test number
    749756926546
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail207,181 miles (+3,233)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,181 miles
    Test number
    481527517615
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass203,948 miles (+2,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    203,948 miles
    Test number
    172438401189
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass201,892 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    201,892 miles
    Test number
    420084441557
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone front bushes worn o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  17. Fail201,892 miles (+3,519)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,892 miles
    Test number
    393357327015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront lower wishbone front bushes worn o/s & n/s
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  18. Fail198,373 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,373 miles
    Test number
    419156265199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSteering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFreeplay in both front lower ball joints
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes worn

  19. Pass198,373 miles (+3,761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    198,373 miles
    Test number
    828956565141
    • NoteFreeplay in both front lower ball joints
    • NoteFront lower arm bushes worn

  20. Fail194,612 miles3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,612 miles
    Test number
    569467964123
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres just legal
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass194,612 miles (+8,454)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    194,612 miles
    Test number
    877277764159
    • NoteBoth front tyres just legal
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteNearside front outer cv boot in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  22. Pass186,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    186,158 miles
    Test number
    886409242360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail186,153 miles (+6,536)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,153 miles
    Test number
    238719642370
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass179,617 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    179,617 miles
    Test number
    895464861317
    • NoteAir-bag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  25. Fail179,617 miles (+6,199)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,617 miles
    Test number
    369224161309
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAir-bag light on
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  26. Pass173,418 miles (+9,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    173,418 miles
    Test number
    212234360335
    • NoteO/s number plate light dim

  27. Pass164,034 miles (+9,348)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    164,034 miles
    Test number
    582410159362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass154,686 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    154,686 miles
    Test number
    900003958303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake light on

  29. Fail154,686 miles (+5,763)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,686 miles
    Test number
    890873258372
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake light on

  30. Pass148,923 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    148,923 miles
    Test number
    990845367368
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Fail148,923 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,923 miles
    Test number
    212765267385
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about X30 DOB

Does X30 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 DOB is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X30 DOB?
The MOT on X30 DOB is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 DOB done?
X30 DOB was recorded at 227,946 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has X30 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 DOB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X30 DOB 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 X30 DOB find?
X30 DOB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorating; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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