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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X44 BUSMOT history

X44 BUS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 67,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

X44 BUS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,904 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 BUS was last recorded at 67,904 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Dec 2015: 17,464 miles, lower than 64,123 miles on 21 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
67,896 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 67,904 miles
  • 2022 – 67,887 miles
  • 2021 – 67,847 miles
  • 2019 – 66,049 miles
  • 2018 – 65,891 miles
  • 2015 – 17,464 miles
  • 2013 – 63,485 miles
  • 2012 – 62,329 miles
  • 2011 – 56,699 miles
  • 2010 – 50,709 miles
  • 2009 – 45,071 miles
  • 2008 – 37,597 miles
  • 2007 – 29,831 miles
  • 2006 – 20,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front suspension componants corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    956066110358
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass67,904 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    789180193347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail67,896 miles (+9)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    442874420098
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass67,887 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,887 miles
    Test number
    365448196365
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension componants corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension componants corroded

  5. Pass67,847 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    718194216306
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension componants corroded

  6. Fail67,847 miles (+1,798)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    335327929470
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall perished and has cuts down to inner structure (canvas) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension componants corroded

  7. Pass66,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    940530862342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail66,049 miles (+158)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,049 miles
    Test number
    513330770047
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass65,891 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,891 miles
    Test number
    640029246869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ramp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail65,891 miles (+48,427)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,891 miles
    Test number
    276472089504
    • MajorEmissions not tested Catalyst excessively blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre age cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ramp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass17,464 miles (-46,659)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    271440675095
    • AdvisoryALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED/RUSTY CONDITION
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryHEAVY OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside CORROSION FORMING FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll rear hub componentsrusty condition

  12. Fail64,123 miles (+198)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,123 miles
    Test number
    406623367607
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED/RUSTY CONDITION
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON
    • AdvisoryHEAVY OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside CORROSION FORMING FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll rear hub componentsrusty condition

  13. Pass63,925 miles (+440)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,925 miles
    Test number
    117866505010
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on & brake warning sensor on o/side rear wheel close to wheel
    • NoteTiming belt due every 80,000 miles or 4 years (whichever comes first)

  14. Pass63,485 miles (+1,156)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,485 miles
    Test number
    338513653371
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust is in poor condition
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake discs are corrioded all round

  15. Pass62,329 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    215594452359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,699 miles (+5,990)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    926894451365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    232604250372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,709 miles (+5,638)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,709 miles
    Test number
    334514750385
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass45,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    680293859385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,071 miles (+7,474)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,071 miles
    Test number
    780932959334
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass37,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    441857758357
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail37,597 miles (+7,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,597 miles
    Test number
    742957058315
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass29,831 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,831 miles
    Test number
    603794657397
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail29,831 miles (+8,953)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,831 miles
    Test number
    683714557303
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass20,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,878 miles
    Test number
    373959246318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,878 miles
    Test number
    390839646390
    • Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about X44 BUS

Does X44 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 BUS is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X44 BUS?
The MOT on X44 BUS is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 BUS done?
X44 BUS was recorded at 67,904 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 2,668 miles a year.
Has X44 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 BUS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X44 BUS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X44 BUS find?
X44 BUS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferrules; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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