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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y612 YVVMOT history

Y612 YVV is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2021
Mileage
235,864 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y612 YVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y612 YVV was last recorded at 235,864 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 12,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,777 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
12,087 miles
Average per year
10,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 235,864 miles
  • 2020 – 223,777 miles
  • 2019 – 210,655 miles
  • 2018 – 198,826 miles
  • 2017 – 183,486 miles
  • 2016 – 164,812 miles
  • 2015 – 159,647 miles
  • 2014 – 153,978 miles
  • 2013 – 147,370 miles
  • 2012 – 137,759 miles
  • 2011 – 127,368 miles
  • 2010 – 118,643 miles
  • 2008 – 112,431 miles
  • 2006 – 93,907 miles
  • 2005 – 70,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail235,864 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body and wheel arches heavily corroded

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/side outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail235,864 miles (+12,087)1 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,864 miles
    Test number
    261835464395
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal front to back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and wheel arches heavily corroded

  2. Pass223,777 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    223,777 miles
    Test number
    491910745769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail223,775 miles (+13,120)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,775 miles
    Test number
    645056042370
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass210,655 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    210,655 miles
    Test number
    354371368004
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake ratchet sticks on occasions.

  5. Fail210,655 miles (+11,829)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,655 miles
    Test number
    721855598239
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Corner sticking out. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake ratchet sticks on occasions.

  6. Pass198,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    198,826 miles
    Test number
    816079267147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail198,826 miles (+15,340)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,826 miles
    Test number
    234005860042
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass183,486 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    183,486 miles
    Test number
    811786664573
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/side outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail183,486 miles (+18,674)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,486 miles
    Test number
    622352059035
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryN/side outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass164,812 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,812 miles
    Test number
    500694618254
    • AdvisoryAmber brake light on, in dish broad
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from brake caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from brake caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play on inner joints

  11. Fail164,811 miles (+5,164)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,811 miles
    Test number
    469830873923
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAmber brake light on, in dish broad
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from brake caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules from brake caliper (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play on inner joints

  12. Pass159,647 miles (+5,669)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,647 miles
    Test number
    167037245436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass153,978 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,978 miles
    Test number
    205365734050
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail153,978 miles (+6,608)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,978 miles
    Test number
    306194034040
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass147,370 miles (+9,611)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    147,370 miles
    Test number
    317986643056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHandbrake front cable has a slight fray.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  16. Pass137,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    287783832079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail137,759 miles (+10,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,759 miles
    Test number
    576293032007
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass127,368 miles (+8,725)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,368 miles
    Test number
    347051841005
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering arm

  19. Pass118,643 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    118,643 miles
    Test number
    644229740066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  20. Fail118,643 miles (+6,212)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,643 miles
    Test number
    172528440494
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass112,431 miles (+18,524)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    112,431 miles
    Test number
    771293148138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,907 miles (+23,618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    442682266354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    70,289 miles
    Test number
    471641345414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y612 YVV

Does Y612 YVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y612 YVV expired on 12 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y612 YVV?
The MOT on Y612 YVV expired on 12 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y612 YVV done?
Y612 YVV was recorded at 235,864 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 10,380 miles a year.
Has Y612 YVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y612 YVV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y612 YVV 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 Y612 YVV find?
Y612 YVV failed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 6 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 13 more.

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