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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y304 EEBMOT history

Y304 EEB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 278,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y304 EEB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
278,198 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 EEB
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
18 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 EEB was last recorded at 278,198 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
278,178 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
9,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 278,198 miles
  • 2025 – 261,611 miles
  • 2024 – 242,880 miles
  • 2023 – 234,910 miles
  • 2022 – 231,709 miles
  • 2021 – 229,812 miles
  • 2020 – 226,239 miles
  • 2019 – 221,022 miles
  • 2018 – 216,204 miles
  • 2017 – 206,995 miles
  • 2016 – 196,349 miles
  • 2015 – 191,085 miles
  • 2014 – 183,542 miles
  • 2013 – 179,033 miles
  • 2012 – 169,129 miles
  • 2011 – 158,965 miles
  • 2010 – 145,556 miles
  • 2009 – 134,130 miles
  • 2008 – 122,794 miles
  • 2007 – 107,263 miles
  • 2006 – 93,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,198 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • 205/65/R15/94H. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass278,198 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    278,198 miles
    Test number
    827630954404
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail278,178 miles (+16,567)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,178 miles
    Test number
    740801428457
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass261,611 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    261,611 miles
    Test number
    192890777628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail261,200 miles (+18,320)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,200 miles
    Test number
    423270096504
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass242,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    242,880 miles
    Test number
    384996402876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail242,880 miles (+7,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,880 miles
    Test number
    235816791525
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass234,910 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    234,910 miles
    Test number
    580681622165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail234,909 miles (+3,200)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,909 miles
    Test number
    541640562739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass231,709 miles (+1,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    231,709 miles
    Test number
    888733499434
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  10. Pass229,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    229,812 miles
    Test number
    446167917487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail229,812 miles (+3,573)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,812 miles
    Test number
    916870317787
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass226,239 miles (+5,217)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    226,239 miles
    Test number
    919350614457
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory205/65/R15/94H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges badly. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass221,022 miles (+4,818)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    221,022 miles
    Test number
    151686058455
    • Advisory205/65/R15/94H. OF 5 OR 4 NR 6 NF 5mm.
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure Sills slightly damaged. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody not fully secure Wheel arches corroded. (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes all protected with grease.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass216,204 miles (+9,209)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    216,204 miles
    Test number
    156308973901
    • Advisory205/65/R15/94H. OF 6 OR 4 NR 7 NF 6mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc very corroded. (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass206,995 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    206,995 miles
    Test number
    633741131557
    • Advisory205/65/R15/94H. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

  16. Fail206,994 miles (+10,645)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,994 miles
    Test number
    586279920332
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Advisory205/65/R15/94H. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

  17. Pass196,349 miles (+5,264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    196,349 miles
    Test number
    531409999393
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident to both vehicles outer sills.
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp missing.

  18. Pass191,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    191,085 miles
    Test number
    396070395024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail191,085 miles (+7,543)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,085 miles
    Test number
    195549485497
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  20. Pass183,542 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    183,542 miles
    Test number
    448256584006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail183,540 miles (+4,507)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,540 miles
    Test number
    609305784004
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass179,033 miles (+9,904)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    179,033 miles
    Test number
    825552503133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass169,129 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    355833172148
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Fail169,128 miles (+10,163)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,128 miles
    Test number
    599431472107
    • DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Pass158,965 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    158,965 miles
    Test number
    719370781133
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NotePiece of metal embedded in nearside rear tyre

  26. Fail158,965 miles (+13,409)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,965 miles
    Test number
    478490481115
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NotePiece of metal embedded in nearside rear tyre

  27. Pass145,556 miles (+11,426)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    145,556 miles
    Test number
    163827080140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass134,130 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    353982099172
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDash mounted brake warning light stays on
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear

  29. Fail134,130 miles (+11,336)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,130 miles
    Test number
    924321399150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wear

  30. Pass122,794 miles (+15,531)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    122,794 miles
    Test number
    471313498194
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  31. Pass107,263 miles (+13,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    213844187152
    • 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)

  32. Pass93,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    644201086139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y304 EEB

Does Y304 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 EEB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 EEB?
The MOT on Y304 EEB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 EEB done?
Y304 EEB was recorded at 278,198 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,383 miles a year.
Has Y304 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 EEB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y304 EEB 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 Y304 EEB find?
Y304 EEB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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