V3BUS - VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
MOT: ValidGB
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The Volkswagen Caravelle, often referred to simply as the VW Caravelle, is a versatile and practical multi-purpose vehicle renowned for its reliability and spaciousness. Manufactured by Volkswagen, a German automaker with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, the Caravelle has been a popular choice for both commercial and family use since its inception. Introduced in the late 20th century, the model has evolved through various generations, each featuring advanced safety and comfort features. Notable for its flexible interior layout, efficient engines, and solid build quality, the Caravelle remains a distinctive option within Volkswagen’s lineup of multi-purpose vehicles. Its combination of practicality and durability continues to appeal to those seeking a dependable vehicle for transporting passengers or cargo.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
A 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle registration V3BUS, first registered in November 1999, finished in yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 12 November 2024 and valid until 11 November 2025. It has recorded mileage of 259,584 miles. The MOT revealed several advisories, including corrosion on the rear crossmember and inner sills, worn suspension components, and minor oil leaks. There are also noted issues such as a damaged windscreen not affecting driver visibility, play in the steering rack, and tyre wear near legal limits. The vehicle's condition indicates areas requiring attention, particularly corrosion and suspension components, but no immediate safety concerns are specified.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 12 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 259,584 mi
Expires: 11 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed
- Advisory Offside Inner sill corroded and holed
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Failed - 04 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 259,583 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed
- Advisory Offside Inner sill corroded and holed
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Passed - 23 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 257,551 mi
Expires: 10 November 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed
- Advisory Offside Front Inner sill corroded
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 10 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 253,568 mi
Expires: 10 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Coolant leak
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 21 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 251,624 mi
Expires: 10 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Failed - 14 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 251,624 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Coolant leak
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Passed - 11 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 249,015 mi
Expires: 10 November 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear crossmember corroded and holed
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 26 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 246,409 mi
Expires: 01 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear impact bar heavily corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both but os much more detectable
Passed - 02 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 242,728 mi
Expires: 01 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front slight knock
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 01 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 242,728 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front slight knock
Passed - 08 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 236,894 mi
Expires: 01 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Front Both inner wheel arches corroded
- Advisory Front Cross member corroded
Failed - 07 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 236,893 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Major Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
- Major Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)
- Major Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Advisory Front Both inner wheel arches corroded
- Advisory Front Cross member corroded
Passed - 30 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 231,580 mi
Expires: 01 October 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven
- Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing uneven
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 26 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 231,454 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven
- Advisory Offside Front tyre wearing uneven
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 02 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 220,853 mi
Expires: 01 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside front inner rack arm has slight movement.
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose - brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Failed - 01 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 220,849 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil light on.
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside front inner rack arm has slight movement.
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Rear exhaust box deteriorating.
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake hose - brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.
Passed - 30 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 209,177 mi
Expires: 29 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 15 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,387 mi
Expires: 13 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 15 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,387 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 19 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,616 mi
Expires: 13 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Failed - 18 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 183,616 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 17 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 174,197 mi
Expires: 13 November 2012
Passed - 01 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,086 mi
Expires: 13 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 01 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 161,086 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 11 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 147,711 mi
Expires: 13 November 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 30 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,206 mi
Expires: 13 November 2009
Passed - 07 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,338 mi
Expires: 13 November 2008
Passed - 14 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,549 mi
Expires: 13 November 2007
Passed - 04 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,200 mi
Expires: 03 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for V3BUS?
The MOT expires on 11 November 2025.
What is the tax status of V3BUS?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of V3BUS?
This is a 1999 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE in Yellow. It runs on Diesel with a 2461cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of V3BUS?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.