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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y236 JDGMOT history

Y236 JDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
224,201 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 JDG
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
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 JDG was last recorded at 224,201 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,954 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
7,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,201 miles
  • 2025 – 223,954 miles
  • 2024 – 223,670 miles
  • 2023 – 223,398 miles
  • 2022 – 223,199 miles
  • 2021 – 222,182 miles
  • 2020 – 218,350 miles
  • 2019 – 207,808 miles
  • 2018 – 194,792 miles
  • 2017 – 183,057 miles
  • 2016 – 171,422 miles
  • 2015 – 159,777 miles
  • 2014 – 150,689 miles
  • 2013 – 141,314 miles
  • 2012 – 133,291 miles
  • 2011 – 123,069 miles
  • 2010 – 114,397 miles
  • 2009 – 105,480 miles
  • 2008 – 96,635 miles
  • 2007 – 89,370 miles
  • 2006 – 80,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,201 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front track rod knuckle joints have play (inside rack gaiters).
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play noted in both front steering knuckle joints (inside rack gaiter).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,201 miles (+247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    224,201 miles
    Test number
    319128113027
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod knuckle joints have play (inside rack gaiters).
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass223,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    223,954 miles
    Test number
    740123005145
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver`s seatbelt fraying. (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail223,954 miles (+284)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,954 miles
    Test number
    749861584183
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe at nearside rear flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe over fuel tank corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver`s seatbelt fraying. (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass223,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    223,670 miles
    Test number
    458119068893
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail223,670 miles (+272)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,670 miles
    Test number
    115752932339
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end rubber perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs in poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass223,398 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    223,398 miles
    Test number
    352618202072
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted in both track rod knuckle joints (inside rack gaiters).

  7. Fail223,398 miles (+199)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,398 miles
    Test number
    735114000849
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight wear noted in both track rod knuckle joints (inside rack gaiters).

  8. Pass223,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    223,199 miles
    Test number
    371493912427
    • AdvisoryPlay noted in both front steering knuckle joints (inside rack gaiter).
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail223,199 miles (+1,017)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,199 miles
    Test number
    328252740027
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded One brake pipe at rear brake compensator corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded One main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector missing Both. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay noted in both front steering knuckle joints (inside rack gaiter).
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass222,182 miles (+3,832)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    222,182 miles
    Test number
    879813976992
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass218,350 miles (+10,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    218,350 miles
    Test number
    525157941377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass207,808 miles (+13,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    207,808 miles
    Test number
    120353595553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass194,792 miles (+11,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    194,792 miles
    Test number
    873850699090
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front outer sills corroded

  14. Pass183,057 miles (+11,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    183,057 miles
    Test number
    557181798599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills corroded

  15. Pass171,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,422 miles
    Test number
    101386643220
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer sills corroded

  16. Fail171,422 miles (+11,645)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,422 miles
    Test number
    265034201148
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front outer sills corroded

  17. Pass159,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,777 miles
    Test number
    717325155082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail159,777 miles (+9,088)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,777 miles
    Test number
    929645655054
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass150,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    150,689 miles
    Test number
    278002344031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail150,689 miles (+9,375)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,689 miles
    Test number
    999592944044
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass141,314 miles (+8,023)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    141,314 miles
    Test number
    387086943042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass133,291 miles (+10,222)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    659541952033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass123,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    123,069 miles
    Test number
    159272351461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail123,069 miles (+8,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,069 miles
    Test number
    177182551465
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass114,397 miles (+8,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    114,397 miles
    Test number
    842041440087
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass105,480 miles (+8,845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,480 miles
    Test number
    152908559457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,635 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    630296238083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,370 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    89,370 miles
    Test number
    111290647498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    464699936064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 JDG

Does Y236 JDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 JDG is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 JDG?
The MOT on Y236 JDG is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 JDG done?
Y236 JDG was recorded at 224,201 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,193 miles a year.
Has Y236 JDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 JDG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y236 JDG 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 Y236 JDG find?
Y236 JDG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: both front track rod knuckle joints have play (inside rack gaiters).; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs in poor condition..

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