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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y899 MJBMOT history

Y899 MJB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,033 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 MJB
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 MJB was last recorded at 93,033 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,031 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,033 miles
  • 2025 – 88,521 miles
  • 2024 – 85,646 miles
  • 2023 – 82,942 miles
  • 2022 – 80,968 miles
  • 2021 – 76,899 miles
  • 2020 – 75,755 miles
  • 2018 – 74,355 miles
  • 2017 – 73,881 miles
  • 2016 – 71,645 miles
  • 2015 – 70,851 miles
  • 2014 – 69,518 miles
  • 2013 – 67,014 miles
  • 2012 – 64,491 miles
  • 2011 – 61,440 miles
  • 2010 – 58,641 miles
  • 2009 – 55,776 miles
  • 2008 – 51,747 miles
  • 2007 – 45,510 miles
  • 2006 – 40,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,033 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,033 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    802121031019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,031 miles (+4,510)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    793540489726
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass88,521 miles (+2,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,521 miles
    Test number
    578924543234
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  4. Pass85,646 miles (+2,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,646 miles
    Test number
    865667460459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  5. Pass82,942 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,942 miles
    Test number
    916501769493
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  6. Pass80,968 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    352115997282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,899 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,899 miles
    Test number
    149634780495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,755 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    722017856671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,355 miles (+474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    672727491913
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Inner Steering Arms Have Slight Play
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass73,881 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,881 miles
    Test number
    213272859276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,645 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    588496074379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,851 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,851 miles
    Test number
    496847035055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,850 miles (+1,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    136694335013
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass69,518 miles (+2,504)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    796555334085
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass67,014 miles (+2,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    815456533039
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms
  16. Pass64,491 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    416022842005
    • NoteFront tyres tread depth getting low
    • NoteTested without rear seat's as they were not fitted
  17. Fail64,491 miles (+3,051)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    299680642060
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres tread depth getting low
    • NoteTested without rear seat's as they were not fitted
  18. Pass61,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    736521541088
    • NoteNon standard wheels+tyres fitted
  19. Fail61,440 miles (+2,799)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,440 miles
    Test number
    996031641014
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon standard wheels+tyres fitted
  20. Pass58,641 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    58,641 miles
    Test number
    634211740046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,776 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,776 miles
    Test number
    604233849067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,747 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    193762858047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail51,743 miles (+6,233)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,743 miles
    Test number
    882801358090
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass45,510 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    462751857098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,472 miles
    Test number
    191026946024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 MJB

Does Y899 MJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 MJB is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y899 MJB?
The MOT on Y899 MJB is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y899 MJB done?
Y899 MJB was recorded at 93,033 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has Y899 MJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 MJB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y899 MJB 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 Y899 MJB find?
Y899 MJB passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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