Volkswagen Caravelle
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
X3 MBCMOT history
X3 MBC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 154,696 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,953 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 MBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 MBC was last recorded at 154,696 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,148 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,548 miles
- Average per year
- 5,953 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,696 miles
- 2024 – 152,148 miles
- 2023 – 148,783 miles
- 2022 – 146,031 miles
- 2021 – 136,123 miles
- 2020 – 133,542 miles
- 2018 – 124,245 miles
- 2017 – 115,199 miles
- 2015 – 102,496 miles
- 2014 – 96,733 miles
- 2013 – 88,596 miles
- 2012 – 80,480 miles
- 2011 – 65,852 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,696 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin 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.
Exhaust centre silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,696 miles (+2,548)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 154,696 miles
- Test number
- 832175350398
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded
Pass152,148 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 152,148 miles
- Test number
- 312147057927
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
Fail152,148 miles (+3,365)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,148 miles
- Test number
- 936704050408
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
Pass148,783 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 148,783 miles
- Test number
- 118142559170
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail146,783 miles (+752)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,783 miles
- Test number
- 986441139579
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass146,031 miles (+6,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 146,031 miles
- Test number
- 556639495220
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass139,951 miles (+3,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 139,951 miles
- Test number
- 246804055051
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,123 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 136,123 miles
- Test number
- 951657761681
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 133,542 miles
- Test number
- 817252743665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,542 miles (+9,297)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,542 miles
- Test number
- 760018058746
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,245 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 124,245 miles
- Test number
- 607992565155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,242 miles (+9,043)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,242 miles
- Test number
- 154026489168
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass115,199 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 115,199 miles
- Test number
- 635679013451
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail115,199 miles (+9,846)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,199 miles
- Test number
- 477003207431
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,353 miles (+2,857)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 105,353 miles
- Test number
- 144910575130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,496 miles (+5,763)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 102,496 miles
- Test number
- 886185725251
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges 235/60r16
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass96,733 miles (+8,137)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 96,733 miles
- Test number
- 505463614231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,596 miles (+8,116)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 88,596 miles
- Test number
- 325753613227
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass80,480 miles (+14,628)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 80,480 miles
- Test number
- 696197222286
- NoteRear exhaust outer casing corroded
Pass65,852 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 65,852 miles
- Test number
- 496959411097
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded.
Questions about X3 MBC
- Does X3 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 MBC is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 MBC?
- The MOT on X3 MBC is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 MBC done?
- X3 MBC was recorded at 154,696 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 5,953 miles a year.
- Has X3 MBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 MBC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on X3 MBC 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 X3 MBC find?
- X3 MBC passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust centre silencer outer skin corroded.
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