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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y236 MDGMOT history

Y236 MDG is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y236 MDG green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,997 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 MDG was last recorded at 170,997 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,311 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,686 miles
Average per year
6,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,997 miles
  • 2025 – 168,311 miles
  • 2024 – 164,132 miles
  • 2023 – 159,432 miles
  • 2022 – 154,181 miles
  • 2021 – 154,118 miles
  • 2020 – 150,844 miles
  • 2019 – 144,050 miles
  • 2018 – 138,911 miles
  • 2017 – 133,387 miles
  • 2016 – 127,157 miles
  • 2015 – 122,711 miles
  • 2014 – 115,183 miles
  • 2013 – 108,435 miles
  • 2012 – 102,974 miles
  • 2011 – 97,353 miles
  • 2010 – 92,542 miles
  • 2009 – 85,627 miles
  • 2008 – 75,438 miles
  • 2007 – 62,283 miles
  • 2006 – 51,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,997 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,997 miles (+2,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,997 miles
    Test number
    400143480941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass168,311 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,311 miles
    Test number
    860245761861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail168,304 miles (+4,172)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,304 miles
    Test number
    638578156432
    • DangerousRear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint lay (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass164,132 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,132 miles
    Test number
    223954247390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail164,127 miles (+4,695)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,127 miles
    Test number
    494559439066
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,432 miles (+5,251)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,432 miles
    Test number
    861955966656
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass154,181 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    154,181 miles
    Test number
    446743146180
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail154,118 miles (+3,274)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,118 miles
    Test number
    125897470331
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass150,844 miles (+6,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,844 miles
    Test number
    151398628410
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,050 miles (+5,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,050 miles
    Test number
    133580148889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass138,911 miles (+5,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,911 miles
    Test number
    467228480913
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass133,387 miles (+6,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,387 miles
    Test number
    355562248033
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass127,157 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    781729356813
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp masts fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail127,157 miles (+4,446)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    425362304973
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront head lamp masts fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass122,711 miles (+7,528)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    829073005220
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass115,183 miles (+6,748)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    177409284172
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  17. Pass108,435 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    108,435 miles
    Test number
    809222993181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,974 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,974 miles
    Test number
    879099992143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,353 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    97,353 miles
    Test number
    566540281131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,542 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    901089880104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,627 miles (+10,189)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    370765509477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,438 miles (+13,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    982129698189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,283 miles (+10,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    204792797481
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass51,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    524020306231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y236 MDG

Does Y236 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 MDG is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 MDG?
The MOT on Y236 MDG is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 MDG done?
Y236 MDG was recorded at 170,997 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,105 miles a year.
Has Y236 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 MDG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y236 MDG 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 MDG find?
Y236 MDG passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel.

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