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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y214 OBEMOT history

Y214 OBE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 167,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
167,232 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 OBE
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 OBE was last recorded at 167,232 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 6,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Feb 2008: 56,191 miles, lower than 67,399 miles on 21 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,189 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,043 miles
Average per year
6,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,232 miles
  • 2025 – 161,189 miles
  • 2024 – 156,909 miles
  • 2023 – 150,940 miles
  • 2022 – 149,192 miles
  • 2021 – 143,594 miles
  • 2019 – 139,216 miles
  • 2018 – 138,071 miles
  • 2017 – 136,566 miles
  • 2016 – 134,325 miles
  • 2015 – 132,129 miles
  • 2014 – 128,839 miles
  • 2013 – 112,520 miles
  • 2012 – 106,842 miles
  • 2011 – 93,566 miles
  • 2010 – 74,530 miles
  • 2009 – 64,942 miles
  • 2008 – 56,191 miles
  • 2007 – 67,399 miles
  • 2006 – 37,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,232 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,232 miles (+6,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    167,232 miles
    Test number
    451489883701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,189 miles (+4,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,189 miles
    Test number
    362938204414
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,909 miles (+5,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,909 miles
    Test number
    601708830449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,940 miles (+1,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    731328362313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,192 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    305401189708
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass143,594 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    143,594 miles
    Test number
    994485306950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,580 miles (+4,364)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    518334429476
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,216 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,216 miles
    Test number
    657590918279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,191 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,191 miles
    Test number
    584651441815
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass138,071 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,071 miles
    Test number
    641972629662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,566 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,566 miles
    Test number
    406868411507
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail136,543 miles (+2,218)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,543 miles
    Test number
    326670259642
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (caliper) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (caliper) (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass134,325 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    134,325 miles
    Test number
    556934536255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine injectors diesel spill pipes damp
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/ inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  14. Fail134,324 miles (+2,195)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,324 miles
    Test number
    987666162797
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine injectors diesel spill pipes damp
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/ inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat

  15. Pass132,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,129 miles
    Test number
    100251318647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail132,129 miles (+3,290)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,129 miles
    Test number
    929149577689
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass128,839 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    645021464323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail128,839 miles (+8,209)2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    896051264360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass120,630 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    288902304035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail120,630 miles (+8,110)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    156112004017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass112,520 miles (+5,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,520 miles
    Test number
    737551213006
    • NoteRear seats and seatbelts not checked as not fitted at time of test

  22. Pass106,842 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    608344412097
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn unevenly 205/65/15c
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc and pads show signs of being very hot

  23. Fail106,842 miles (+13,276)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,842 miles
    Test number
    166013112478
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn unevenly 205/65/15c
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc and pads show signs of being very hot
    • NoteRear exhaust section poor condition

  24. Pass93,566 miles (+19,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    956041041000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,530 miles (+9,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    711176270002
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass64,942 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    162886179440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,191 miles (-11,208)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,191 miles
    Test number
    233560668023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,399 miles (+29,706)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,399 miles
    Test number
    514490987069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,693 miles
    Test number
    143791086478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 OBE

Does Y214 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 OBE is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 OBE?
The MOT on Y214 OBE is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y214 OBE done?
Y214 OBE was recorded at 167,232 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 6,370 miles a year.
Has Y214 OBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 OBE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y214 OBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y214 OBE find?
Y214 OBE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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