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2004 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration SW54FVC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2460cc
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- Expires 13 Jan 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 173,109 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2027 10 Jun 202623 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,422 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2026 10 Jun 202623 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 167,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,067 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,439 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,990 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s/r brake pipe corroded
- movement front wishbone bushes
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
1 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- o/s/r brake pipe corroded
- n/s handbrake cable poor condition
- movement front wishbone bushes
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
25 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Tracking requires checking
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
18 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))
- Tracking requires checking
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,311 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Intercooler in very poor condition advise replacement
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 111,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,343 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202629 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,343 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system in poor condition
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,343 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system in poor condition
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,984 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- headlamp convertors fitted
- front bumper damaged, no sharp edges
- exhaust system in poor condition
18 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system in poor condition
- headlamp convertors fitted
- front bumper damaged, no sharp edges
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,924 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,606 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2015 10 Jun 202625 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,326 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2014 10 Jun 202618 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,507 MI
10 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,507 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2013 10 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,787 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012 10 Jun 202619 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,520 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2011 10 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,361 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 10 Jun 202625 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,421 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2009 10 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,157 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 10 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 33,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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SW54FVC was registered on 2004-12-06
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