
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
Y39 DBWMOT history
Y39 DBW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 196,228 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 196,228 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y39 DBW
- 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
- 13 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y39 DBW was last recorded at 196,228 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 195,623 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 605 miles
- Average per year
- 7,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 196,228 miles
- 2024 – 195,623 miles
- 2023 – 195,499 miles
- 2022 – 194,325 miles
- 2021 – 193,141 miles
- 2020 – 191,926 miles
- 2019 – 189,669 miles
- 2018 – 183,054 miles
- 2017 – 177,749 miles
- 2016 – 166,664 miles
- 2015 – 150,964 miles
- 2014 – 136,436 miles
- 2013 – 126,504 miles
- 2012 – 115,324 miles
- 2011 – 104,825 miles
- 2010 – 94,174 miles
- 2009 – 82,704 miles
- 2008 – 70,603 miles
- 2007 – 59,052 miles
- 2006 – 50,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,228 miles (+605)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 196,228 miles
- Test number
- 123495755148
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
Pass195,623 miles (+124)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 195,623 miles
- Test number
- 148650759920
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass195,499 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 195,499 miles
- Test number
- 534818882742
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail195,499 miles (+1,174)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,499 miles
- Test number
- 195539404590
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass194,325 miles (+1,184)3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 194,325 miles
- Test number
- 933891679856
- 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer in poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake valve to rear brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass193,141 miles (+10)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 193,141 miles
- Test number
- 268055423771
- 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))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail193,131 miles (+1,205)3 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,131 miles
- Test number
- 417109934567
- MajorNearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rear brake hose before the rear suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts in the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Rear brake hose before the rear suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass191,926 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 191,926 miles
- Test number
- 264321398198
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail191,926 miles (+2,257)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,926 miles
- Test number
- 319151219899
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass189,669 miles (+6,615)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 189,669 miles
- Test number
- 515974574021
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryThe rear tyres are worn to 3mm
Pass183,054 miles (+5,305)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 183,054 miles
- Test number
- 403254660503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,749 miles (+11,085)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 177,749 miles
- Test number
- 303999999996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,664 miles (+15,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 166,664 miles
- Test number
- 504883707442
- AdvisoryVery slight play n/s inner rack end
Fail150,964 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,964 miles
- Test number
- 259337245022
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront & rear tyres different sizes
Pass150,964 miles (+14,528)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 150,964 miles
- Test number
- 419087345012
- NoteFront & rear tyres different sizes
Pass136,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 136,436 miles
- Test number
- 579383464090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,436 miles (+9,932)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,436 miles
- Test number
- 446599654040
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass126,504 miles (+11,180)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 126,504 miles
- Test number
- 207467663010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,324 miles (+10,499)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 115,324 miles
- Test number
- 158232752085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,825 miles (+10,651)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 104,825 miles
- Test number
- 338394261087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,174 miles (+11,470)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 94,174 miles
- Test number
- 584815760020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,704 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 82,704 miles
- Test number
- 273241269035
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NotePark brake front cable is corroded.
Fail82,704 miles (+12,101)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,704 miles
- Test number
- 344131469009
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NotePark brake front cable is corroded.
Fail70,603 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,603 miles
- Test number
- 223287668051
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass70,603 miles (+11,551)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,603 miles
- Test number
- 312257168050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass59,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 59,052 miles
- Test number
- 100690457006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,052 miles (+9,010)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,052 miles
- Test number
- 830460457030
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass50,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,042 miles
- Test number
- 171117166418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,042 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,042 miles
- Test number
- 224226966010
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about Y39 DBW
- Does Y39 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 DBW is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y39 DBW?
- The MOT on Y39 DBW is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y39 DBW done?
- Y39 DBW was recorded at 196,228 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,433 miles a year.
- Has Y39 DBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y39 DBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y39 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 Y39 DBW find?
- Y39 DBW passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 14 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 11 more.
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