
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass177,874 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 177,874 miles
- Test number
- 2334978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,551 miles (+2,556)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 177,551 miles
- Test number
- 2242208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,995 miles (+232)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 174,995 miles
- Test number
- 136826
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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))
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
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
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))
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.
Pass157,508 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 157,508 miles
- Test number
- 320500415727
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
Pass147,946 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 147,946 miles
- Test number
- 236943484184
- NoteHard to inspect brake pads
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
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
Pass134,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 134,772 miles
- Test number
- 446792792112
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass126,105 miles (+10,161)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 126,105 miles
- Test number
- 286787781419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,944 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 115,944 miles
- Test number
- 483541580183
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass102,406 miles (+15,585)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 102,406 miles
- Test number
- 862041189180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,821 miles (+17,694)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,821 miles
- Test number
- 782656288130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,127 miles (+17,404)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 69,127 miles
- Test number
- 904844587157
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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