
Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T156 MAUMOT history
T156 MAU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 212,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 212,690 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T156 MAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T156 MAU was last recorded at 212,690 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Apr 2015: 142,740 miles, lower than 172,135 miles on 6 Dec 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 212,681 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 3,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,690 miles
- 2025 – 207,507 miles
- 2024 – 205,798 miles
- 2023 – 201,144 miles
- 2022 – 195,310 miles
- 2021 – 191,700 miles
- 2019 – 190,686 miles
- 2018 – 189,725 miles
- 2017 – 185,607 miles
- 2016 – 179,305 miles
- 2015 – 172,919 miles
- 2013 – 172,135 miles
- 2012 – 162,956 miles
- 2011 – 156,696 miles
- 2010 – 153,944 miles
- 2009 – 147,675 miles
- 2008 – 144,079 miles
- 2007 – 142,964 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryDriver door temp opener.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,690 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 212,690 miles
- Test number
- 749154082035
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver door temp opener.
Fail212,681 miles (+5,174)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,681 miles
- Test number
- 102480187472
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver door temp opener.
Pass207,507 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 207,507 miles
- Test number
- 378462523022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted minor dent in rim.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail207,507 miles (+1,709)1 dangerous6 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,507 miles
- Test number
- 126784611365
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted minor dent in rim.. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail205,798 miles (+4,654)2 dangerous8 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,798 miles
- Test number
- 310553658815
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Fixings Missing & Loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure Fixings Loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill Corroded & Holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Glass Broken (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass201,144 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 201,144 miles
- Test number
- 725422433482
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail201,144 miles (+5,834)3 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,144 miles
- Test number
- 104681758392
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn -D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass195,310 miles (+3,610)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 195,310 miles
- Test number
- 375768529404
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass191,700 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 191,700 miles
- Test number
- 413121929741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,686 miles (+961)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 190,686 miles
- Test number
- 996609061042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,725 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 189,725 miles
- Test number
- 911639034075
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail189,720 miles (+4,113)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,720 miles
- Test number
- 126572075285
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass185,607 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 185,607 miles
- Test number
- 968120752138
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail185,607 miles (+6,302)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,607 miles
- Test number
- 742445279268
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass179,305 miles (+6,386)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 179,305 miles
- Test number
- 737618733689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,919 miles (+30,179)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 172,919 miles
- Test number
- 296568315188
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail142,740 miles (-29,395)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,740 miles
- Test number
- 877723415150
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass172,135 miles (+9,179)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 172,135 miles
- Test number
- 435440543387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slight cracking o/s/f tyre slight cracking
Pass162,956 miles (+72)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 162,956 miles
- Test number
- 329684452263
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDrivers seat twisted to the right but sucure
- NoteSteering rack rubbers spliting
Fail162,884 miles (+6,188)5 failures7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,884 miles
- Test number
- 597768142209
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDrivers seat twisted to the right but sucure
- NoteExhaust corroded front and rear
- NoteSteering rack rubbers spliting
Pass156,696 miles (+2,752)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 156,696 miles
- Test number
- 786703621259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteRear discs corroded on outer edge
Pass153,944 miles (+6,269)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 153,944 miles
- Test number
- 353983720208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside lower ball joint rubber boot split
Pass147,675 miles (+3,596)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 147,675 miles
- Test number
- 743364129258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,079 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 144,079 miles
- Test number
- 694404338265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,003 miles (+1,039)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,003 miles
- Test number
- 353600328417
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Pass142,964 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 142,964 miles
- Test number
- 730726147209
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about T156 MAU
- Does T156 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 MAU is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T156 MAU?
- The MOT on T156 MAU is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T156 MAU done?
- T156 MAU was recorded at 212,690 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
- Has T156 MAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T156 MAU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T156 MAU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T156 MAU find?
- T156 MAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.
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