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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y251 YGHMOT history

Y251 YGH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
174,363 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,672 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 YGH
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
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 YGH was last recorded at 174,363 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,441 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,922 miles
Average per year
5,672 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,363 miles
  • 2025 – 169,441 miles
  • 2024 – 164,927 miles
  • 2023 – 160,189 miles
  • 2021 – 155,714 miles
  • 2020 – 151,396 miles
  • 2019 – 146,976 miles
  • 2018 – 143,575 miles
  • 2017 – 140,228 miles
  • 2016 – 136,357 miles
  • 2015 – 132,641 miles
  • 2014 – 129,983 miles
  • 2012 – 122,748 miles
  • 2011 – 115,838 miles
  • 2009 – 99,511 miles
  • 2008 – 87,143 miles
  • 2007 – 73,902 miles
  • 2006 – 60,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,363 miles
  • AdvisoryRear wiper split
  • AdvisorySigns of oilresidue around o/s of engine

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,363 miles (+4,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    174,363 miles
    Test number
    539996362787
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisorySigns of oilresidue around o/s of engine

  2. Pass169,441 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,441 miles
    Test number
    927701969107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,927 miles (+4,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,927 miles
    Test number
    544347901818
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,189 miles (+4,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,189 miles
    Test number
    411542591082
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusted

  5. Pass155,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    484872764903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,714 miles (+4,318)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,714 miles
    Test number
    488723178671
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,396 miles (+4,420)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,396 miles
    Test number
    773729329421
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,976 miles (+3,401)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,976 miles
    Test number
    435453662059
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass143,575 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    143,575 miles
    Test number
    625015549027
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered all round (2.4.A.1b)

  10. Fail143,575 miles (+3,347)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,575 miles
    Test number
    833875993081
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel lowered all round (2.4.A.1b)

  11. Pass140,228 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    140,228 miles
    Test number
    434687852593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail140,189 miles (+3,832)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,189 miles
    Test number
    392923600435
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass136,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    203198386729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,357 miles (+3,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    183874061639
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Fail132,641 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,641 miles
    Test number
    175977285036
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass132,641 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    132,641 miles
    Test number
    807027485032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,983 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,983 miles
    Test number
    478153444190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,748 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    122,748 miles
    Test number
    718335702378
    • NoteAll four tyres perished slightly

  19. Fail122,744 miles (+6,906)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,744 miles
    Test number
    898204802308
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished slightly

  20. Pass115,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    115,838 miles
    Test number
    876524031338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,838 miles (+3,555)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,838 miles
    Test number
    138892831393
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass112,283 miles (+12,772)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,283 miles
    Test number
    675243131130
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass99,511 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,511 miles
    Test number
    141757019362
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail99,507 miles (+12,364)1 dangerous2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    644446119388
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass87,143 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    343918138305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,999 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    223548698157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,994 miles (+1,301)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    273537398458
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass83,693 miles (+9,791)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    824107118053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOsf tyre outside edge scrubbing
    • NoteWiper blades clearing screen but poor condition

  29. Pass73,902 miles (+13,314)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,902 miles
    Test number
    970038277045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,588 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,588 miles
    Test number
    354509386005
    • NoteDAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL

Questions about Y251 YGH

Does Y251 YGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 YGH is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 YGH?
The MOT on Y251 YGH is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 YGH done?
Y251 YGH was recorded at 174,363 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,672 miles a year.
Has Y251 YGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 YGH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y251 YGH 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 Y251 YGH find?
Y251 YGH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear wiper split; signs of oilresidue around o/s of engine.

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