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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X771 AJBMOT history

X771 AJB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2024
Mileage
177,874 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X771 AJB
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
21 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X771 AJB was last recorded at 177,874 miles on 16 Sept 2023, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,551 miles · 19 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
7,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,874 miles
  • 2021 – 174,995 miles
  • 2020 – 173,668 miles
  • 2019 – 171,531 miles
  • 2018 – 167,813 miles
  • 2017 – 162,126 miles
  • 2016 – 157,508 miles
  • 2015 – 152,705 miles
  • 2014 – 147,946 miles
  • 2013 – 140,875 miles
  • 2012 – 134,772 miles
  • 2011 – 126,105 miles
  • 2010 – 115,944 miles
  • 2009 – 102,406 miles
  • 2008 – 86,821 miles
  • 2007 – 69,127 miles
  • 2006 – 51,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,874 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,874 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    177,874 miles
    Test number
    2334978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,551 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,551 miles
    Test number
    2242208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,995 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,995 miles
    Test number
    136826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,763 miles (+1,095)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,763 miles
    Test number
    955628872963
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  5. Pass173,668 miles (+2,137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,668 miles
    Test number
    260662501729
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass171,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,531 miles
    Test number
    879579907584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail171,529 miles (+3,716)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,529 miles
    Test number
    614074763419
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass167,813 miles (+5,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    167,813 miles
    Test number
    355643811329
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass162,126 miles (+4,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    162,126 miles
    Test number
    883146859112
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded.
  10. Pass157,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    157,508 miles
    Test number
    320500415727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,508 miles (+4,803)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,508 miles
    Test number
    488744831704
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
  12. Pass152,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    579881285135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail152,705 miles (+4,759)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    817990685175
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light illuminated
  14. Pass147,946 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    147,946 miles
    Test number
    236943484184
    • NoteHard to inspect brake pads
  15. Fail147,946 miles (+7,071)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,946 miles
    Test number
    949852684175
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteHard to inspect brake pads
  16. Pass140,875 miles (+6,103)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    319149483174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass134,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,772 miles
    Test number
    446792792112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail134,772 miles (+8,667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,772 miles
    Test number
    849058282194
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass126,105 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    286787781419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,944 miles
    Test number
    483541580183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,944 miles (+13,538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,944 miles
    Test number
    921970580142
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass102,406 miles (+15,585)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,406 miles
    Test number
    862041189180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,821 miles (+17,694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,821 miles
    Test number
    782656288130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,127 miles (+17,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    904844587157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    932626186144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X771 AJB

Does X771 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X771 AJB expired on 15 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X771 AJB?
The MOT on X771 AJB expired on 15 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X771 AJB done?
X771 AJB was recorded at 177,874 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2023, an average of 7,335 miles a year.
Has X771 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X771 AJB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X771 AJB 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 X771 AJB find?
X771 AJB passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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