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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

Y19 ULEMOT history

Y19 ULE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 20 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

Y19 ULE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
207,487 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y19 ULE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y19 ULE was last recorded at 207,487 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,045 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
10,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,487 miles
  • 2025 – 201,991 miles
  • 2024 – 194,594 miles
  • 2023 – 188,538 miles
  • 2022 – 182,191 miles
  • 2021 – 175,459 miles
  • 2020 – 170,487 miles
  • 2019 – 159,893 miles
  • 2017 – 150,393 miles
  • 2016 – 139,036 miles
  • 2015 – 125,630 miles
  • 2014 – 105,251 miles
  • 2013 – 84,092 miles
  • 2012 – 69,314 miles
  • 2011 – 52,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,487 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,487 miles (+442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    207,487 miles
    Test number
    463832930756
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
  2. Fail207,045 miles (+5,054)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,045 miles
    Test number
    721634493265
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
  3. Pass201,991 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    201,991 miles
    Test number
    812841215860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded +minor sweat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakediscs badly corroded on outer surfaces
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
  4. Fail201,991 miles (+7,397)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,991 miles
    Test number
    900334460719
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber corroded +minor sweat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakediscs badly corroded on outer surfaces
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
  5. Pass194,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,594 miles
    Test number
    623214870333
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on both rear brakediscs
  6. Fail194,593 miles (+6,055)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,593 miles
    Test number
    726749131248
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion on both rear brakediscs
  7. Pass188,538 miles (+6,347)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    188,538 miles
    Test number
    968670943237
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe heatshield insecure
  8. Pass182,191 miles (+6,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,191 miles
    Test number
    217390781301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  9. Pass175,459 miles (+4,972)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,459 miles
    Test number
    542109554773
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake sticking on slightly
  10. Pass170,487 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    170,487 miles
    Test number
    577824077988
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
  11. Fail170,487 miles (+10,594)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,487 miles
    Test number
    212904573232
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
  12. Pass159,893 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    159,893 miles
    Test number
    451702185869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail159,879 miles (+9,486)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,879 miles
    Test number
    908184185640
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass150,393 miles (+11,357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,393 miles
    Test number
    780290967527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass139,036 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,036 miles
    Test number
    719011036266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
  16. Fail139,036 miles (+13,406)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,036 miles
    Test number
    690193728537
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split but still wetting screen
  17. Pass125,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    538255192543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail125,630 miles (+20,379)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,630 miles
    Test number
    791629681283
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass105,251 miles (+21,159)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    337408354249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxs corroded
  20. Pass84,092 miles (+14,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    488820163220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,314 miles (+16,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,314 miles
    Test number
    678291862203
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box tatty
  22. Pass52,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    466652461286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y19 ULE

Does Y19 ULE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y19 ULE is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y19 ULE?
The MOT on Y19 ULE is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y19 ULE done?
Y19 ULE was recorded at 207,487 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 10,769 miles a year.
Has Y19 ULE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y19 ULE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y19 ULE 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 Y19 ULE find?
Y19 ULE passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear brake disc backing plate insecure; exhaust centre silencer corroded.

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