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Volkswagen Caravelle

White and Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

Y311 DAUMOT history

Y311 DAU is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
51,034 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 DAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 DAU was last recorded at 51,034 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,869 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
165 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,034 miles
  • 2024 – 49,687 miles
  • 2023 – 47,206 miles
  • 2022 – 43,051 miles
  • 2021 – 41,162 miles
  • 2020 – 39,071 miles
  • 2019 – 38,438 miles
  • 2018 – 36,515 miles
  • 2017 – 35,435 miles
  • 2016 – 34,385 miles
  • 2015 – 33,445 miles
  • 2014 – 32,096 miles
  • 2013 – 30,330 miles
  • 2012 – 28,271 miles
  • 2011 – 27,456 miles
  • 2010 – 24,585 miles
  • 2009 – 22,968 miles
  • 2008 – 21,012 miles
  • 2007 – 20,751 miles
  • 2006 – 18,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,034 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,034 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    992199152414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,869 miles (+1,182)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,869 miles
    Test number
    635118977177
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obstructed by bike rack (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass49,687 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    688558858241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,206 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,206 miles
    Test number
    591801395285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,051 miles (+1,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    461289679589
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Pass41,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,162 miles
    Test number
    758718990637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail41,159 miles (+2,088)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,159 miles
    Test number
    126474490043
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass39,071 miles (+633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,071 miles
    Test number
    885009247221
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass38,438 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    795252624312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,515 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    471522755828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,435 miles (+1,050)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,435 miles
    Test number
    465995523790
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass34,385 miles (+940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    34,385 miles
    Test number
    253071266310
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass33,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,445 miles
    Test number
    341496720732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail33,445 miles (+1,349)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,445 miles
    Test number
    611575819216
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top marker light inop
  15. Pass32,096 miles (+1,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,096 miles
    Test number
    279677944249
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass30,330 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    758525343295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,271 miles (+815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,271 miles
    Test number
    266777342291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass27,456 miles (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    128724411222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,585 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,585 miles
    Test number
    864474220289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,968 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    22,968 miles
    Test number
    961018719208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,012 miles (+261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,012 miles
    Test number
    413901278137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail20,751 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    232536357150
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  23. Pass20,751 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,751 miles
    Test number
    914136957159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,885 miles
    Test number
    560210456106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 DAU

Does Y311 DAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 DAU expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 DAU?
The MOT on Y311 DAU expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 DAU done?
Y311 DAU was recorded at 51,034 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has Y311 DAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 DAU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y311 DAU 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 Y311 DAU find?
Y311 DAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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