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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

Y3 ESCMOT history

Y3 ESC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,279 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 ESC was last recorded at 145,279 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,492 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
6,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,279 miles
  • 2024 – 144,492 miles
  • 2023 – 140,703 miles
  • 2022 – 138,146 miles
  • 2021 – 130,143 miles
  • 2019 – 127,393 miles
  • 2018 – 121,769 miles
  • 2017 – 114,439 miles
  • 2016 – 108,677 miles
  • 2015 – 103,149 miles
  • 2014 – 96,347 miles
  • 2013 – 87,858 miles
  • 2012 – 76,786 miles
  • 2011 – 63,826 miles
  • 2010 – 45,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,279 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,279 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,279 miles
    Test number
    115899894927
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding

  2. Pass144,492 miles (+3,789)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,492 miles
    Test number
    739610097851
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass140,703 miles (+2,557)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,703 miles
    Test number
    775807258520
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass138,146 miles (+107)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,146 miles
    Test number
    496720801010
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail138,039 miles (+3,615)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,039 miles
    Test number
    488676766365
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,424 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,424 miles
    Test number
    502552024553
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip beam different colours

  7. Fail134,424 miles (+4,281)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,424 miles
    Test number
    148929128660
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip beam different colours

  8. Pass130,143 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,143 miles
    Test number
    393859490987
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail130,143 miles (+2,750)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,143 miles
    Test number
    940732144154
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass127,393 miles (+5,624)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,393 miles
    Test number
    955971708067
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  11. Pass121,769 miles (+7,330)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,769 miles
    Test number
    152333864041
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both ball joint dust covers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,439 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    880612240625
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both suspension top mounts slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn close to wear indicators and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Outer brake discs corroded

  13. Fail114,439 miles (+5,762)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    878681722553
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer brake discs corroded

  14. Pass108,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    422178813561
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers weeping
    • AdvisoryFront drop links worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisorySuspension noisy

  15. Fail108,677 miles (+5,528)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,677 miles
    Test number
    613990788223
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers weeping
    • AdvisoryFront drop links worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisorySuspension noisy

  16. Pass103,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    925833377306
    • AdvisoryFront drop links worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension noisey

  17. Fail103,149 miles (+6,802)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    836415201080
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront drop links worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension noisey

  18. Fail96,347 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    219132854245
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres very low on tread

  19. Pass96,347 miles (+8,489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,347 miles
    Test number
    305762954418
    • NoteAll tyres very low on tread

  20. Pass87,858 miles (+11,072)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    378630163290
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn and weak
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteRear bumper damaged on nearside

  21. Fail76,786 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    617478852280
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread

  22. Pass76,786 miles (+12,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,786 miles
    Test number
    896538452268
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread

  23. Pass63,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    878467551203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail63,826 miles (+18,507)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,826 miles
    Test number
    589397451243
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront head lights slightly low

  25. Pass45,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,319 miles
    Test number
    662356090072
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limits

Questions about Y3 ESC

Does Y3 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 ESC is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 ESC?
The MOT on Y3 ESC is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 ESC done?
Y3 ESC was recorded at 145,279 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,382 miles a year.
Has Y3 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 ESC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 ESC 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 Y3 ESC find?
Y3 ESC passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust corroding.

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