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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

Y8 THAMOT history

Y8 THA is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

Y8 THA green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,725 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 THA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 THA was last recorded at 103,725 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2009: 38,614 miles, lower than 72,063 miles on 18 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,725 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,725 miles
  • 2025 – 96,052 miles
  • 2024 – 88,742 miles
  • 2023 – 82,398 miles
  • 2022 – 75,071 miles
  • 2021 – 67,482 miles
  • 2020 – 61,538 miles
  • 2019 – 54,983 miles
  • 2016 – 54,898 miles
  • 2015 – 50,772 miles
  • 2014 – 46,354 miles
  • 2013 – 44,284 miles
  • 2012 – 43,434 miles
  • 2011 – 41,422 miles
  • 2010 – 40,117 miles
  • 2009 – 38,614 miles
  • 2008 – 72,063 miles
  • 2007 – 35,400 miles
  • 2006 – 31,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,725 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,725 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    152367402868
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail103,725 miles (+7,673)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    495878964567
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass96,052 miles (+762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,052 miles
    Test number
    778561838261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail95,290 miles (+6,548)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,290 miles
    Test number
    750760764491
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass88,742 miles (+6,344)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,742 miles
    Test number
    815099812979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass82,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,398 miles
    Test number
    105438458264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail82,396 miles (+7,325)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    726984638542
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass75,071 miles (+7,589)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    255246601430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass67,482 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    969920548927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail67,481 miles (+5,943)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,481 miles
    Test number
    965734786098
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have age related cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass61,538 miles (+6,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    61,538 miles
    Test number
    128655934142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass54,983 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    944612518828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,898 miles (+4,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    870534889778
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  14. Pass50,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    585076375040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,771 miles (+4,417)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,771 miles
    Test number
    157076475424
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass46,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    968149964015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,354 miles (+2,070)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,354 miles
    Test number
    347259164081
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass44,284 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,284 miles
    Test number
    368557073079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,434 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,434 miles
    Test number
    159343272431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,422 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    335819761043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,117 miles (+1,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,117 miles
    Test number
    533734530029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass38,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    770105859015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,614 miles (-33,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    733875259072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  24. Pass72,063 miles (+36,663)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,063 miles
    Test number
    530979748006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,400 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    660990557081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,561 miles
    Test number
    500141156087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 THA

Does Y8 THA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 THA is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 THA?
The MOT on Y8 THA is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 THA done?
Y8 THA was recorded at 103,725 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has Y8 THA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 THA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 THA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 THA find?
Y8 THA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 4 more.

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