
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T14 AKGMOT history
T14 AKG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 170,764 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 170,764 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T14 AKG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T14 AKG was last recorded at 170,764 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Apr 2009: 98,225 miles, lower than 251,628 miles on 24 Oct 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,481 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,283 miles
- Average per year
- 195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,764 miles
- 2025 – 165,481 miles
- 2024 – 160,104 miles
- 2023 – 155,177 miles
- 2022 – 150,912 miles
- 2021 – 147,912 miles
- 2020 – 144,519 miles
- 2019 – 141,558 miles
- 2017 – 136,772 miles
- 2016 – 132,426 miles
- 2015 – 131,543 miles
- 2013 – 121,442 miles
- 2010 – 115,255 miles
- 2009 – 98,227 miles
- 2007 – 251,628 miles
- 2006 – 202,821 miles
- 2005 – 166,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes deteriorated - nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderseal treated
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch behind bumper corroded / holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill below fuel flap
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill front of rear arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,764 miles (+5,283)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 170,764 miles
- Test number
- 961234826454
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes deteriorated - nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderseal treated
Pass165,481 miles (+41)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 165,481 miles
- Test number
- 624928374287
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch behind bumper corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill below fuel flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill front of rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail165,440 miles (+5,336)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,440 miles
- Test number
- 287644486021
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch behind bumper corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill below fuel flap (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill front of rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass160,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 160,104 miles
- Test number
- 877386393398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,103 miles (+4,926)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,103 miles
- Test number
- 110621988464
- MajorNearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking fluid (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass155,177 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 155,177 miles
- Test number
- 212505230239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail155,177 miles (+4,265)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,177 miles
- Test number
- 335052029797
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass150,912 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 150,912 miles
- Test number
- 630683623908
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch holed & corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,910 miles (+2,998)14 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,910 miles
- Test number
- 320643368115
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch holed & corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,912 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 147,912 miles
- Test number
- 900027815033
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail147,912 miles (+3,393)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,912 miles
- Test number
- 551690028477
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,519 miles (+2,961)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 144,519 miles
- Test number
- 279183830230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,558 miles (+27)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,558 miles
- Test number
- 500310990825
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
- AdvisoryRear bumper panel excessively corroded
Fail141,531 miles (+4,759)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,531 miles
- Test number
- 270411806469
- MajorHorn not working wires corroded at horn terminals (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded including short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded including short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corroded intermediate cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Applies to all rear AND front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine (unspecified)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass136,772 miles (+4,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,772 miles
- Test number
- 278071327906
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass132,426 miles (+883)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,426 miles
- Test number
- 665756868001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,543 miles (+10,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 131,543 miles
- Test number
- 626515085174
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass121,442 miles (+6,187)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 121,442 miles
- Test number
- 208351223264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,255 miles (+17,028)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,255 miles
- Test number
- 201987490062
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass98,227 miles (+2)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 98,227 miles
- Test number
- 152469999480
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCrank shaft pulley starting to break up
- NoteNearside front and offside front inner drive shaft boots adrift .
- NoteOil level low
Fail98,225 miles (-153,403)5 dangerous5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,225 miles
- Test number
- 941943799054
- DangerousCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteCrank shaft pulley starting to break up
- NoteNearside front and offside front inner drive shaft boots adrift .
- NoteOil level low
Pass251,628 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 251,628 miles
- Test number
- 204797497210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail251,626 miles (+48,805)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,626 miles
- Test number
- 393752297458
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNsf door mirror cracked
Pass202,821 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 202,821 miles
- Test number
- 253172516365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,821 miles (+36,096)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,821 miles
- Test number
- 620392216386
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass166,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 166,725 miles
- Test number
- 780194805358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,725 miles1 failure2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,725 miles
- Test number
- 362114605345
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth os and ns rear tyres nails in tread
- NoteDash brake pad indicator on
- NoteGeneral oil leaks round engine area
- NoteRear bumper brkt bolt at each side loose
- NoteUpper middle stop light one bulb out
Questions about T14 AKG
- Does T14 AKG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 AKG is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T14 AKG?
- The MOT on T14 AKG is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T14 AKG done?
- T14 AKG was recorded at 170,764 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 195 miles a year.
- Has T14 AKG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T14 AKG has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T14 AKG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T14 AKG find?
- T14 AKG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower bushes deteriorated - nearside & offside; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.
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