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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X36 JLUMOT history

X36 JLU is a green petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

X36 JLU green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,916 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 JLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 JLU was last recorded at 160,916 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,283 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,916 miles
  • 2025 – 160,283 miles
  • 2024 – 160,283 miles
  • 2023 – 158,658 miles
  • 2022 – 155,974 miles
  • 2021 – 153,079 miles
  • 2020 – 150,263 miles
  • 2019 – 147,025 miles
  • 2018 – 143,339 miles
  • 2017 – 138,162 miles
  • 2016 – 132,543 miles
  • 2015 – 126,222 miles
  • 2014 – 121,930 miles
  • 2013 – 116,861 miles
  • 2012 – 112,340 miles
  • 2011 – 109,495 miles
  • 2010 – 100,836 miles
  • 2009 – 91,854 miles
  • 2008 – 81,262 miles
  • 2007 – 71,845 miles
  • 2006 – 62,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,916 miles (+633)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,916 miles
    Test number
    160553923923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass160,283 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,283 miles
    Test number
    478869315838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Fail160,283 miles (+1,625)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,283 miles
    Test number
    388564955117
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,658 miles
    Test number
    967657223724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail158,658 miles (+2,684)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,658 miles
    Test number
    691550782423
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,974 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,974 miles
    Test number
    307324756854
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded.

  7. Fail155,974 miles (+2,895)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,974 miles
    Test number
    955362495312
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded.

  8. Pass153,079 miles (+2,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,079 miles
    Test number
    520365564268
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass150,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,263 miles
    Test number
    990543159005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded

  10. Fail150,263 miles (+3,238)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,263 miles
    Test number
    926124575007
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded

  11. Pass147,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,025 miles
    Test number
    442663073485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail147,025 miles (+3,686)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,025 miles
    Test number
    202013443274
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass143,339 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    143,339 miles
    Test number
    853249584954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,162 miles (+5,619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    148205503503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,543 miles (+6,321)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    319201198541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,222 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,222 miles
    Test number
    250117810070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,930 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    935245394288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail121,930 miles (+5,069)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,930 miles
    Test number
    446624994222
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass116,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    966084103306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail116,861 miles (+81)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    926273403334
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail116,780 miles (+4,440)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    367958493259
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine light on dash
    • NoteEngine oil low
    • NoteNearside front (outter) Track rod end ball joint has slight play & dust cover slighty damage

  22. Pass112,340 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,340 miles
    Test number
    306019692220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,495 miles2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    388519791489
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise gearbox oil leak.
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre deteriation.
    • NoteAdvise steering rack bushes have slight play.

  24. Pass109,495 miles (+8,659)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    515469991216
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise gearbox oil leak.
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre deteriation.
    • NoteAdvise steering rack bushes have slight play.

  25. Pass100,836 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,836 miles
    Test number
    894152000386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,854 miles (+10,592)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    340172499421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,262 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    213900578243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,845 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    71,845 miles
    Test number
    570378187253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    442930106434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 JLU

Does X36 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 JLU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X36 JLU?
The MOT on X36 JLU is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X36 JLU done?
X36 JLU was recorded at 160,916 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has X36 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 JLU has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X36 JLU 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 X36 JLU find?
X36 JLU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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