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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y278 LODMOT history

Y278 LOD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 159,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y278 LOD blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
159,933 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 LOD
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
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 LOD was last recorded at 159,933 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,841 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,092 miles
Average per year
5,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,933 miles
  • 2024 – 157,841 miles
  • 2023 – 156,256 miles
  • 2022 – 155,278 miles
  • 2021 – 153,899 miles
  • 2020 – 151,222 miles
  • 2019 – 149,320 miles
  • 2018 – 148,024 miles
  • 2017 – 146,439 miles
  • 2015 – 145,425 miles
  • 2014 – 140,637 miles
  • 2013 – 134,700 miles
  • 2012 – 129,747 miles
  • 2011 – 122,716 miles
  • 2010 – 114,863 miles
  • 2009 – 105,256 miles
  • 2008 – 90,693 miles
  • 2007 – 74,253 miles
  • 2006 – 60,265 miles
  • 2005 – 45,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,933 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage strong advise (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper end (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper end (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded not holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,933 miles (+2,092)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    159,933 miles
    Test number
    132462946331
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage strong advise (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,841 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,841 miles
    Test number
    819215718761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,256 miles
    Test number
    247263147998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail156,256 miles (+10)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,256 miles
    Test number
    248461519659
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail156,246 miles (+968)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,246 miles
    Test number
    338255402462
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass155,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,278 miles
    Test number
    231945802802
    • AdvisoryVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  7. Fail155,278 miles (+1,379)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,278 miles
    Test number
    699752744838
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  8. Pass153,899 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,899 miles
    Test number
    531107987706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail153,881 miles (+2,659)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,881 miles
    Test number
    246684595359
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,222 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,222 miles
    Test number
    797314598801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,320 miles (+1,296)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,320 miles
    Test number
    198875667063
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass148,024 miles (+1,585)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,024 miles
    Test number
    287174887833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Of outer sill area. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle in need of a full brake service.

  13. Pass146,439 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,439 miles
    Test number
    769133846524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,425 miles
    Test number
    688765295170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail145,425 miles (+479)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,425 miles
    Test number
    436685395120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Fail144,946 miles (+4,309)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    759047355113
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass140,637 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,637 miles
    Test number
    175861494191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    596291193104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,700 miles (+4,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,700 miles
    Test number
    276331793124
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass129,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,747 miles
    Test number
    146547172151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail129,747 miles (+7,031)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,747 miles
    Test number
    149024872146
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass122,716 miles (+7,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    122,716 miles
    Test number
    987135371105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass114,863 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,863 miles
    Test number
    464286460181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,860 miles (+9,604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,860 miles
    Test number
    933942560199
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass105,256 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,256 miles
    Test number
    322235499140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,253 miles (+14,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,253 miles
    Test number
    364211399134
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass90,693 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    711423598178
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service

  28. Fail90,693 miles (+16,440)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    541163098195
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle in need of a full brake service

  29. Pass74,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    480664197175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. FailMileage not read7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    234694697129
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass60,265 miles (+14,340)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    594272796144
    • NoteExhaust system corroding/deteirorating.
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to wear down.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s+n/s/f top ball joints.

  32. Pass45,925 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    811445095117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront inner brake pads starting to wear down.
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges.

Questions about Y278 LOD

Does Y278 LOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 LOD is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 LOD?
The MOT on Y278 LOD is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 LOD done?
Y278 LOD was recorded at 159,933 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,424 miles a year.
Has Y278 LOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 LOD has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 LOD 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 Y278 LOD find?
Y278 LOD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central exhaust mounting defective, and 11 more.

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