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2011 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
General Information
- Registration SW61LMV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model CARAVELLE
- Year 2011
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,333 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,974 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025 13 Jun 20262 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,517 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- centre exhaust section deteriorated
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,009 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm 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))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust system corroded
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,826 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Under Body Wax Oiled
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,007 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 85,708 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 85,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,117 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 81,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,776 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2018 13 Jun 20269 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 72,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,949 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres badly perished on tread pattern
29 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both rear tyres badly perished on tread pattern
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,736 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW61LMV was registered on 2011-11-04
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