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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

X52 OVYMOT history

X52 OVY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 151,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

X52 OVY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,839 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 OVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 OVY was last recorded at 151,839 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,233 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,606 miles
Average per year
6,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,839 miles
  • 2025 – 149,233 miles
  • 2024 – 142,344 miles
  • 2023 – 135,902 miles
  • 2022 – 131,742 miles
  • 2021 – 131,653 miles
  • 2020 – 128,752 miles
  • 2019 – 124,526 miles
  • 2018 – 113,688 miles
  • 2017 – 102,194 miles
  • 2016 – 90,997 miles
  • 2015 – 88,410 miles
  • 2014 – 77,861 miles
  • 2013 – 68,157 miles
  • 2012 – 59,059 miles
  • 2011 – 47,222 miles
  • 2010 – 39,868 miles
  • 2009 – 33,580 miles
  • 2008 – 28,544 miles
  • 2007 – 24,083 miles
  • 2006 – 23,389 miles
  • 2005 – 23,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside front inner sill corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,839 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,839 miles
    Test number
    447696004974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    149,233 miles
    Test number
    208824574714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroding

  3. Fail149,233 miles (+6,889)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,233 miles
    Test number
    848256019214
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroding

  4. Pass142,344 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    745850493850
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail142,344 miles (+6,442)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,344 miles
    Test number
    398779237481
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass135,902 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    851767977551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,742 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    131,742 miles
    Test number
    678954060034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,653 miles (+2,901)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,653 miles
    Test number
    403929513211
    • MajorBrake cable damaged front section (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty in places

  9. Pass128,752 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,752 miles
    Test number
    510168411971
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front section (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty in places

  10. Fail128,752 miles (+4,226)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,752 miles
    Test number
    674795854120
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65 R15 C (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front section (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty in places

  11. Pass124,526 miles (+10)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,526 miles
    Test number
    278136327139
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Fail124,516 miles (+10,828)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    696949964150
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass113,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,688 miles
    Test number
    301176638931
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail113,688 miles (+11,494)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,688 miles
    Test number
    867357176992
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass102,194 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,194 miles
    Test number
    640407346552
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter perished

  16. Fail102,174 miles (+11,177)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,174 miles
    Test number
    922099466676
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre bald on edges

  17. Pass90,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,997 miles
    Test number
    770322563287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,997 miles (+2,587)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,997 miles
    Test number
    634206244863
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass88,410 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    878938695148
    • NoteN/s sliding dorr requires attension
    • NoteSills rusty and weak

  20. Fail88,410 miles (+10,549)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    817115595118
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  21. Pass77,861 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    448181294115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,157 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    577200103201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  23. Fail68,157 miles (+9,098)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,157 miles
    Test number
    397091793112
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  24. Pass59,059 miles (+11,837)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    377651102462
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear tyres bald on edges

  25. Pass47,222 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,222 miles
    Test number
    369410511273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,220 miles (+7,352)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    327446701495
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass39,868 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,868 miles
    Test number
    431040690193
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint boot split
    • NoteNearside steering rack slight play

  28. Fail39,862 miles (+6,282)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    264606870412
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint boot split
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNearside steering rack slight play

  29. Fail33,580 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    474976269156
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint boot split

  30. Pass33,580 miles (+5,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,580 miles
    Test number
    490906269186
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint boot split

  31. Pass28,544 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,544 miles
    Test number
    280599568181
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Fail28,544 miles (+4,461)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,544 miles
    Test number
    294729868108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass24,083 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,083 miles
    Test number
    800109067120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass23,389 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,389 miles
    Test number
    401477976144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass23,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    23,195 miles
    Test number
    411641885170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 OVY

Does X52 OVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X52 OVY is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X52 OVY?
The MOT on X52 OVY is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X52 OVY done?
X52 OVY was recorded at 151,839 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,161 miles a year.
Has X52 OVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 OVY has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X52 OVY 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 X52 OVY find?
X52 OVY passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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