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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y253 RRPMOT history

Y253 RRP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 491,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

Y253 RRP silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
491,266 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 RRP
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
8 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 RRP was last recorded at 491,266 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
491,242 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
5,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 491,266 miles
  • 2020 – 489,116 miles
  • 2019 – 484,470 miles
  • 2018 – 478,265 miles
  • 2017 – 472,720 miles
  • 2016 – 463,208 miles
  • 2014 – 449,863 miles
  • 2013 – 437,836 miles
  • 2012 – 429,315 miles
  • 2011 – 425,976 miles
  • 2010 – 423,492 miles
  • 2009 – 422,350 miles
  • 2008 – 418,425 miles
  • 2007 – 411,560 miles
  • 2006 – 400,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass491,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass491,266 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    491,266 miles
    Test number
    743455510570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail491,242 miles (+2,126)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    491,242 miles
    Test number
    925634314098
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass489,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    489,116 miles
    Test number
    606812487400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail489,116 miles (+4,646)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    489,116 miles
    Test number
    507531863419
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass484,470 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    484,470 miles
    Test number
    253960014716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail484,469 miles (+6,204)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    484,469 miles
    Test number
    499822167350
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x2 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass478,265 miles (+5,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    478,265 miles
    Test number
    728782779496
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  8. Pass472,720 miles (+9,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    472,720 miles
    Test number
    505429629318
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside steering arm

  9. Pass463,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    463,208 miles
    Test number
    869664154777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail463,208 miles (+13,345)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    463,208 miles
    Test number
    148238950327
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass449,863 miles (+12,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    449,863 miles
    Test number
    368856414313
    • NoteN/s headlight beam poor image

  12. Pass437,836 miles (+24)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    437,836 miles
    Test number
    757632083234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  13. Fail437,812 miles (+8,497)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    437,812 miles
    Test number
    747941883269
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePower steering rack mounting bushes have play

  14. Pass429,315 miles (+3,339)1 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    429,315 miles
    Test number
    287755412201
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth inner steering arms have slight free play in ball joint fixing
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  15. Pass425,976 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    425,976 miles
    Test number
    177370521180
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail425,976 miles (+2,484)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    425,976 miles
    Test number
    515104401171
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass423,492 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    423,492 miles
    Test number
    182301290093
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth side front steering arms have slight play in the ball joints

  18. Fail423,490 miles (+1,140)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    423,490 miles
    Test number
    271721190051
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth side front steering arms have slight play in the ball joints

  19. Pass422,350 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    422,350 miles
    Test number
    493327199021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass418,425 miles (+6,865)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    418,425 miles
    Test number
    840000078094
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside inner cv gator split
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  21. Pass411,560 miles (+11,423)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    411,560 miles
    Test number
    781625777075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass400,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    400,137 miles
    Test number
    660049356061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail400,137 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    400,137 miles
    Test number
    603179156039
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y253 RRP

Does Y253 RRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 RRP expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 RRP?
The MOT on Y253 RRP expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 RRP done?
Y253 RRP was recorded at 491,266 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 5,452 miles a year.
Has Y253 RRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 RRP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 RRP 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 Y253 RRP find?
Y253 RRP passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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