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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K20 TETMOT history

K20 TET is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.

K20 TET grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
171,188 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 TET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
4 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 TET was last recorded at 171,188 miles on 4 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,185 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,188 miles
  • 2025 – 162,600 miles
  • 2024 – 152,613 miles
  • 2023 – 144,614 miles
  • 2022 – 134,341 miles
  • 2020 – 124,859 miles
  • 2019 – 115,923 miles
  • 2018 – 102,747 miles
  • 2017 – 89,027 miles
  • 2016 – 70,249 miles
  • 2015 – 56,226 miles
  • 2014 – 41,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,188 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Upper AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,188 miles
    Test number
    792659502678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,188 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,188 miles
    Test number
    990970518790
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail171,185 miles (+8,585)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,185 miles
    Test number
    433799143849
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Upper Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded going into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded going into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass162,600 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    162,600 miles
    Test number
    223867714075
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Fail162,599 miles (+9,986)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,599 miles
    Test number
    988295549483
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass152,613 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    152,613 miles
    Test number
    918467062328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail152,609 miles (+7,995)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,609 miles
    Test number
    363183411824
    • MajorCentral Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust clamp at central OS is badly corroded and holed causing a major leak of gases (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable is badly corroded and strands broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable is badly corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass144,614 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,614 miles
    Test number
    688917159617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail144,612 miles (+10,271)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,612 miles
    Test number
    642136117096
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass134,341 miles (+9,482)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,341 miles
    Test number
    287876296562
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass124,859 miles (+8,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,859 miles
    Test number
    408733701865
    • AdvisoryBack Box Outer Skin Corroded

  12. Pass115,923 miles (+13,176)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,923 miles
    Test number
    578213501305
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,747 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    760196931570
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail102,747 miles (+13,720)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    237311142301
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass89,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    740338798353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,027 miles (+18,778)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,027 miles
    Test number
    896074060352
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass70,249 miles (+14,023)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    310219204675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,226 miles (+14,992)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,226 miles
    Test number
    616738515110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    176040824109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 TET

Does K20 TET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 TET is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 TET?
The MOT on K20 TET is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 TET done?
K20 TET was recorded at 171,188 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 10,820 miles a year.
Has K20 TET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 TET has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 TET 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 K20 TET find?
K20 TET passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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