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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

Y36 DBWMOT history

Y36 DBW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
105,883 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 DBW was last recorded at 105,883 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,869 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,883 miles
  • 2024 – 105,869 miles
  • 2023 – 105,439 miles
  • 2022 – 105,398 miles
  • 2021 – 104,711 miles
  • 2020 – 102,949 miles
  • 2019 – 99,813 miles
  • 2018 – 92,567 miles
  • 2017 – 85,518 miles
  • 2016 – 76,850 miles
  • 2014 – 69,127 miles
  • 2013 – 61,625 miles
  • 2009 – 59,084 miles
  • 2007 – 51,463 miles
  • 2006 – 45,869 miles
  • 2005 – 40,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,883 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING BADLY CORRODED/RUSTY
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust clamp loose but has no leak of exhaust gas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Both outer CV gaitors deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,883 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,883 miles
    Test number
    191054486789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDERSIDE GETTING BADLY CORRODED/RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,869 miles (+430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,869 miles
    Test number
    362674443885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass105,439 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    584700971360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,398 miles (+687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,398 miles
    Test number
    594587741163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,711 miles (+1,762)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,711 miles
    Test number
    610584626996
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass102,949 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    820896543775
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail102,949 miles (+3,136)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,949 miles
    Test number
    548765303908
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,813 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,813 miles
    Test number
    721262637125
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp loose but has no leak of exhaust gas
    • AdvisoryFront Both outer CV gaitors deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail99,812 miles (+7,245)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,812 miles
    Test number
    744960763327
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp loose but has no leak of exhaust gas
    • AdvisoryFront Both outer CV gaitors deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass92,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    698221385879
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail92,567 miles (+7,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,567 miles
    Test number
    777312831498
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass85,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    786830301314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,518 miles (+8,668)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    131088303188
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass76,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    306433969535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,850 miles (+7,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,850 miles
    Test number
    346763781311
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,127 miles (+7,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    957639034370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass61,625 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    395930533329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,084 miles (+7,621)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    583808509071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    423442337462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,463 miles (+5,594)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,463 miles
    Test number
    184551837312
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine check light on

  21. Pass45,869 miles (+5,394)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    693483366196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    40,475 miles
    Test number
    882029565115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 DBW

Does Y36 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 DBW expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 DBW?
The MOT on Y36 DBW expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 DBW done?
Y36 DBW was recorded at 105,883 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 3,228 miles a year.
Has Y36 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 DBW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y36 DBW 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 Y36 DBW find?
Y36 DBW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general underside getting badly corroded/rusty; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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