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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T11 ELFMOT history

T11 ELF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 414,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
414,575 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T11 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T11 ELF was last recorded at 414,575 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 1,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
412,826 miles · 3 Jul 2015
Between the last two tests
1,749 miles
Average per year
7,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 414,575 miles
  • 2015 – 412,826 miles
  • 2014 – 411,837 miles
  • 2013 – 403,418 miles
  • 2011 – 391,285 miles
  • 2010 – 376,574 miles
  • 2009 – 364,764 miles
  • 2008 – 352,690 miles
  • 2007 – 339,085 miles
  • 2006 – 305,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass414,575 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass414,575 miles (+1,749)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    414,575 miles
    Test number
    759029160764
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.

  2. Pass412,826 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    412,826 miles
    Test number
    967584485121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  3. Fail412,826 miles (+989)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    412,826 miles
    Test number
    535244085118
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  4. Pass411,837 miles (+8,419)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    411,837 miles
    Test number
    986375544043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBack door and bumper damaged

  5. Pass403,418 miles (+12,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    403,418 miles
    Test number
    355853603026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass391,285 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    391,285 miles
    Test number
    309330251385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail391,283 miles (+14,709)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    391,283 miles
    Test number
    967689541373
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass376,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    376,574 miles
    Test number
    862190750363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail376,572 miles (+11,808)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,572 miles
    Test number
    960130450385
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  10. Pass364,764 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    364,764 miles
    Test number
    520970859380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail364,700 miles (+12,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,700 miles
    Test number
    594209049398
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  12. Pass352,690 miles (+13,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    352,690 miles
    Test number
    323721058371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass339,085 miles (+33,689)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    339,085 miles
    Test number
    534296147373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass305,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    305,396 miles
    Test number
    432522946472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail305,396 miles (+8,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,396 miles
    Test number
    690809836364
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  16. Fail296,760 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,760 miles
    Test number
    250970876213
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Questions about T11 ELF

Does T11 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T11 ELF expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T11 ELF?
The MOT on T11 ELF expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T11 ELF done?
T11 ELF was recorded at 414,575 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 7,016 miles a year.
Has T11 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T11 ELF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T11 ELF 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 T11 ELF find?
T11 ELF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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