
Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y214 LAPMOT history
Y214 LAP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 23 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 168,894 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,374 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y214 LAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y214 LAP was last recorded at 168,894 miles on 22 May 2026, 692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 Jan 2015: 120,294 miles, lower than 318,196 miles on 30 Jan 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 168,202 miles · 19 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 692 miles
- Average per year
- 4,374 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,894 miles
- 2025 – 168,202 miles
- 2024 – 166,879 miles
- 2023 – 164,391 miles
- 2022 – 162,631 miles
- 2021 – 161,530 miles
- 2020 – 160,957 miles
- 2019 – 156,488 miles
- 2018 – 146,884 miles
- 2017 – 133,307 miles
- 2016 – 126,450 miles
- 2015 – 120,294 miles
- 2014 – 318,196 miles
- 2013 – 317,355 miles
- 2012 – 317,355 miles
- 2011 – 314,517 miles
- 2005 – 79,158 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,894 miles (+692)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 168,894 miles
- Test number
- 322133068927
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,202 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 168,202 miles
- Test number
- 983604225018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,197 miles (+1,318)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,197 miles
- Test number
- 938986866515
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,879 miles (+2,488)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 166,879 miles
- Test number
- 868198262303
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,391 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 164,391 miles
- Test number
- 621292736437
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner out sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper reinforce corroded
Fail164,375 miles (+1,744)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,375 miles
- Test number
- 379052867252
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing belt missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing belt missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front front inner wing coroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner /outter sill inner arch coroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch/outter sill inner sill coroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill /member by arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,631 miles (+1,101)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 162,631 miles
- Test number
- 405689100724
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass161,530 miles (+9)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 161,530 miles
- Test number
- 358341267881
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from load valve to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded NOT with in prescribe area.
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper,handbrake lever NOT returning to stop.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to junction box. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support beam rotten.
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat.
- AdvisoryUnder side rust.
Fail161,521 miles (+564)2 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,521 miles
- Test number
- 233244198523
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch to floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from load valve to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill to floor corroded NOT with in prescribe area.
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake calliper,handbrake lever NOT returning to stop.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose to junction box. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support beam rotten.
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat.
- AdvisoryUnder side rust.
Pass160,957 miles (+4,469)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,957 miles
- Test number
- 442613596316
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp reflector deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryStone chips to windscreen
Pass156,488 miles (+360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 156,488 miles
- Test number
- 103251911962
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,128 miles (+9,244)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,128 miles
- Test number
- 264732564971
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,884 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 146,884 miles
- Test number
- 975551840044
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail146,873 miles (+13,566)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,873 miles
- Test number
- 166042249842
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass133,307 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 133,307 miles
- Test number
- 215837097921
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre poor condition
Fail133,296 miles (+6,846)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,296 miles
- Test number
- 326258573883
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre poor condition
Pass126,450 miles (+6,156)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 126,450 miles
- Test number
- 815918102522
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass120,294 miles (-197,902)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 120,294 miles
- Test number
- 139635215427
- NoteFront exhaust section slight blow
Pass318,196 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 318,196 miles
- Test number
- 488300634077
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall has splits
Fail318,196 miles (+841)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,196 miles
- Test number
- 918430834084
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre inner sidewall has splits
Pass317,355 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 317,355 miles
- Test number
- 367084703006
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail317,355 miles (+2,838)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 317,355 miles
- Test number
- 859316752310
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass314,517 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 314,517 miles
- Test number
- 486457251480
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail314,517 miles (+235,359)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,517 miles
- Test number
- 775951151311
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass79,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 79,158 miles
- Test number
- 850359715317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y214 LAP
- Does Y214 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 LAP is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y214 LAP?
- The MOT on Y214 LAP is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y214 LAP done?
- Y214 LAP was recorded at 168,894 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
- Has Y214 LAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y214 LAP has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y214 LAP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y214 LAP find?
- Y214 LAP passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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