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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y257 DRUMOT history

Y257 DRU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

Y257 DRU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,035 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 DRU
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 DRU was last recorded at 98,035 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 8,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,726 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,309 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,035 miles
  • 2025 – 89,726 miles
  • 2024 – 87,389 miles
  • 2023 – 86,663 miles
  • 2022 – 83,710 miles
  • 2021 – 82,323 miles
  • 2020 – 81,525 miles
  • 2019 – 81,124 miles
  • 2018 – 80,591 miles
  • 2017 – 79,586 miles
  • 2016 – 78,465 miles
  • 2015 – 76,620 miles
  • 2014 – 73,850 miles
  • 2013 – 71,067 miles
  • 2012 – 68,533 miles
  • 2011 – 66,397 miles
  • 2010 – 62,564 miles
  • 2009 – 58,580 miles
  • 2008 – 55,394 miles
  • 2007 – 50,663 miles
  • 2006 – 46,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,035 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by wishbone mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion on all suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,035 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    351828113091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail98,035 miles (+8,309)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    887870382911
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated mid axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,726 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    89,726 miles
    Test number
    745084416979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,389 miles (+726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,389 miles
    Test number
    718780888199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,663 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    194759256602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail86,663 miles (+2,953)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,663 miles
    Test number
    154360593826
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by wishbone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass83,710 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    856735655420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule other three (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked and perished, all over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail83,710 miles (+1,387)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    392991934386
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to wishbone (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule other three (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four cracked and perished, all over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass82,323 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,323 miles
    Test number
    505182463912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass81,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    891207832909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,525 miles (+401)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    704757278959
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass81,124 miles (+533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,124 miles
    Test number
    455669470110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  13. Pass80,591 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,591 miles
    Test number
    459322925067
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all suspension components

  14. Fail80,590 miles (+1,004)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    769130614322
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all suspension components

  15. Pass79,586 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,586 miles
    Test number
    313902827018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    297213007656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,465 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    916405811274
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail78,465 miles (+1,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    580971845726
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass76,620 miles (+2,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,620 miles
    Test number
    485878395186
    • NoteScrew in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass73,850 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    427008094152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    267661993485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail71,067 miles (+2,534)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,067 miles
    Test number
    325850093197
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass68,533 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    986711402200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail68,533 miles (+2,136)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    267471302248
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass66,397 miles (+3,833)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    966589291146
    • NoteRear brake disc's poor

  26. Pass62,564 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    624876160107
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on outter edge

  27. Fail62,564 miles (+3,984)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,564 miles
    Test number
    873606760102
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear on outter edge

  28. Pass58,580 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    221072669139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,394 miles (+4,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    533039768123
    • NoteN/s/f upper ball joint slight play

  30. Pass50,663 miles (+4,257)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,663 miles
    Test number
    812010577117
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pads 2-3 mm

  31. Pass46,406 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    400804466107
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWipers judder!!

Questions about Y257 DRU

Does Y257 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 DRU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 DRU?
The MOT on Y257 DRU is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 DRU done?
Y257 DRU was recorded at 98,035 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has Y257 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 DRU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y257 DRU 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 Y257 DRU find?
Y257 DRU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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