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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y257 GEPMOT history

Y257 GEP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,259 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 GEP
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 GEP was last recorded at 143,259 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,179 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,080 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,259 miles
  • 2025 – 142,179 miles
  • 2024 – 140,258 miles
  • 2023 – 138,686 miles
  • 2022 – 137,008 miles
  • 2021 – 135,844 miles
  • 2020 – 134,997 miles
  • 2019 – 134,142 miles
  • 2018 – 132,370 miles
  • 2017 – 130,890 miles
  • 2016 – 128,679 miles
  • 2015 – 126,418 miles
  • 2014 – 123,084 miles
  • 2013 – 119,834 miles
  • 2012 – 114,868 miles
  • 2011 – 109,175 miles
  • 2010 – 103,308 miles
  • 2009 – 96,833 miles
  • 2008 – 91,203 miles
  • 2007 – 84,986 miles
  • 2006 – 77,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,259 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,259 miles (+1,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    815757862526
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass142,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,179 miles
    Test number
    320563474945
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded through

  3. Fail142,175 miles (+1,917)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,175 miles
    Test number
    617968367454
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass140,258 miles (+1,572)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    472909151408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Unsure if beam image affected due to LED bulb fitted which emits no image (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass138,686 miles (+1,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,686 miles
    Test number
    326305690714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass137,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    802715843424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail137,008 miles (+1,164)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    760580915250
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detatched (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass135,844 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,844 miles
    Test number
    472160140313
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail135,825 miles (+828)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,825 miles
    Test number
    378334922708
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both indicators pale indicating replacement req
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp dip patterns not sharp
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on dashboard lit

  10. Pass134,997 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,997 miles
    Test number
    545824684248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,142 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,142 miles
    Test number
    292138612804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,370 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,370 miles
    Test number
    736310672706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail132,329 miles (+1,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,329 miles
    Test number
    987715114931
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass130,890 miles (+2,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,890 miles
    Test number
    230276904694
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexes cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s/f drop link has movement in top bush
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f drop link has movement in top bush
    • AdvisoryRear service brake just meet limit

  15. Pass128,679 miles (+2,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,679 miles
    Test number
    908353606015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass126,418 miles (+3,334)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,418 miles
    Test number
    645341025114
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteFront service brake veers right
    • NoteNearside front tyre poor condition
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper blade poor condition

  17. Pass123,084 miles (+3,250)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,084 miles
    Test number
    287914114449
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing/poor condition
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre uneven wear

  18. Pass119,834 miles (+4,966)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,834 miles
    Test number
    456910323186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteStop light switch suspect

  19. Pass114,868 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    465662202180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteSlight wear both inner track rod ends

  20. Fail114,868 miles (+5,693)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    639682602167
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteSlight wear both inner track rod ends

  21. Pass109,175 miles (+5,867)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,175 miles
    Test number
    206768011452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre handbrake cable slightly detiorated

  22. Pass103,308 miles (+6,475)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,308 miles
    Test number
    702116410147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth sills corroding / both rear tyres sidewalls perished

  23. Pass96,833 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    780214309172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,203 miles (+6,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    91,203 miles
    Test number
    341132418182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,986 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    674254927129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    213760816455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 GEP

Does Y257 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y257 GEP is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y257 GEP?
The MOT on Y257 GEP is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y257 GEP done?
Y257 GEP was recorded at 143,259 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has Y257 GEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 GEP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y257 GEP 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 GEP find?
Y257 GEP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust clamp corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.

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