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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y337 GMBMOT history

Y337 GMB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 268,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

Y337 GMB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
268,258 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y337 GMB
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
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y337 GMB was last recorded at 268,258 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 2,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,770 miles · 26 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,488 miles
Average per year
5,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 268,258 miles
  • 2021 – 265,770 miles
  • 2020 – 262,554 miles
  • 2019 – 260,334 miles
  • 2017 – 258,938 miles
  • 2016 – 250,190 miles
  • 2015 – 240,167 miles
  • 2014 – 232,723 miles
  • 2013 – 225,036 miles
  • 2012 – 220,214 miles
  • 2011 – 215,024 miles
  • 2010 – 206,463 miles
  • 2009 – 198,596 miles
  • 2008 – 188,314 miles
  • 2007 – 179,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill rusty
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,258 miles (+2,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    268,258 miles
    Test number
    377538696783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass265,770 miles (+3,216)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    265,770 miles
    Test number
    979956767652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass262,554 miles (+2,220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    262,554 miles
    Test number
    773014788908
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass260,334 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    260,334 miles
    Test number
    798377051922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sills corroded and holed but not within 30cm of load bearing memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail260,324 miles (+1,386)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,324 miles
    Test number
    871595137756
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Very low reading @ Rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Lower floor pan corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill panels corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer and inner sill panels corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a load bearing member and repaired with fiberglass (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass258,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    258,938 miles
    Test number
    967598683218
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail258,938 miles (+8,748)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,938 miles
    Test number
    421275235023
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass250,190 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    250,190 miles
    Test number
    274761352070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass240,167 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    240,167 miles
    Test number
    383856012732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass232,723 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    232,723 miles
    Test number
    649385344204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail232,718 miles (+7,682)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,718 miles
    Test number
    457992544265
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass225,036 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    225,036 miles
    Test number
    398990623447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass220,214 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    220,214 miles
    Test number
    337644822423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail215,024 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,024 miles
    Test number
    238673841271
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  15. Pass215,024 miles (+8,561)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    215,024 miles
    Test number
    408633241243
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded

  16. Pass206,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    206,463 miles
    Test number
    313188430472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail206,463 miles (+7,867)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,463 miles
    Test number
    862895330240
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn

  18. Pass198,596 miles (+10,282)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    198,596 miles
    Test number
    922063739203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass188,314 miles (+708)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    188,314 miles
    Test number
    421721098158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail187,606 miles (+7,636)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,606 miles
    Test number
    222878258415
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass179,970 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    179,970 miles
    Test number
    304376957150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail179,967 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,967 miles
    Test number
    321081457197
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y337 GMB

Does Y337 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y337 GMB expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y337 GMB?
The MOT on Y337 GMB expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y337 GMB done?
Y337 GMB was recorded at 268,258 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 5,816 miles a year.
Has Y337 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y337 GMB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y337 GMB 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 Y337 GMB find?
Y337 GMB passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer sill rusty; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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