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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,460 cc

Y881 GYBMOT history

Y881 GYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 236,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

Y881 GYB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
236,771 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y881 GYB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y881 GYB was last recorded at 236,771 miles on 14 May 2026, 7,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,859 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,912 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,771 miles
  • 2025 – 228,859 miles
  • 2024 – 222,093 miles
  • 2023 – 214,232 miles
  • 2022 – 214,172 miles
  • 2020 – 214,015 miles
  • 2018 – 213,995 miles
  • 2017 – 213,517 miles
  • 2015 – 207,140 miles
  • 2014 – 201,042 miles
  • 2013 – 196,378 miles
  • 2012 – 192,555 miles
  • 2011 – 185,376 miles
  • 2010 – 175,690 miles
  • 2009 – 166,345 miles
  • 2008 – 158,494 miles
  • 2007 – 153,508 miles
  • 2006 – 147,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,771 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hoses deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear inner/outer sills weak
  • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on the inner edges
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,771 miles (+7,912)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    236,771 miles
    Test number
    599058660794
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner/outer sills weak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass228,859 miles (+6,766)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    228,859 miles
    Test number
    387498416802
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAreas of corrosion on the underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass222,093 miles (+7,861)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    222,093 miles
    Test number
    702201311461
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded to excess outside the prescibed area
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s inner sill corroded

  4. Pass214,232 miles (+60)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    214,232 miles
    Test number
    539241275619
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to the outer sills, wheel arches, door steps and fuel filler cover
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass214,172 miles (+157)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    214,172 miles
    Test number
    489851748501
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s door mirror damaged

  6. Pass214,015 miles (+20)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    214,015 miles
    Test number
    596387939063
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler flap corroded, n/s/r wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes fluctuating.
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension bushes and gaiters and deteriorated

  7. Pass213,995 miles (+478)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    213,995 miles
    Test number
    393650949666
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system weak, slight blow has had temporary repairs
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension bushes and gaiters perished
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  8. Pass213,517 miles (+6,377)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    213,517 miles
    Test number
    463391942407
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHorn weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar drop link bushes slight play

  9. Pass207,140 miles (+6,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    207,140 miles
    Test number
    845959199926
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass201,042 miles (+4,664)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    201,042 miles
    Test number
    305479494197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering/suspension gaitors perished
    • NoteWinscreen cracked outside swept area.
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc rusty

  11. Pass196,378 miles (+3,823)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    196,378 miles
    Test number
    367483103247
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteThere is a crack in the windsreen outside the swept area.

  12. Pass192,555 miles (+7,179)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    192,555 miles
    Test number
    359644962174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteThere is a crack in the windscreen, outside the swept area.

  13. Pass185,376 miles (+9,686)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    185,376 miles
    Test number
    896623671169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront section of exhaust weak.
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  14. Pass175,690 miles (+9,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    175,690 miles
    Test number
    811604470173
    • NoteThere is a heavy clonk as the car is driven through the brake tester, this requires furher investigation

  15. Fail166,345 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,345 miles
    Test number
    450423879158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExtra nut fitted to n/s/r hub.
    • NoteN/s f lower ball joint boot split.
    • NoteTempory repair to o/s door mirror.

  16. Pass166,345 miles (+7,851)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    166,345 miles
    Test number
    923343179199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExtra nut fitted to n/s/r hub.
    • NoteN/s f lower ball joint boot split.
    • NoteTempory repair to o/s door mirror.

  17. Pass158,494 miles (+4,986)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    158,494 miles
    Test number
    290723368446
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass153,508 miles (+5,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    153,508 miles
    Test number
    671181757117
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint gaiter is split.

  19. Pass147,631 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    147,631 miles
    Test number
    432879926107
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NotePad light wires broken
    • NoteSlight play in rack
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

Questions about Y881 GYB

Does Y881 GYB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y881 GYB is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y881 GYB?
The MOT on Y881 GYB is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y881 GYB done?
Y881 GYB was recorded at 236,771 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has Y881 GYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y881 GYB has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2009.
Has the mileage on Y881 GYB 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 Y881 GYB find?
Y881 GYB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake hoses deteriorated, and 3 more.

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