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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,459 cc

T16 DCGMOT history

T16 DCG is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,409 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DCG was last recorded at 143,409 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,409 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,409 miles
  • 2024 – 141,950 miles
  • 2023 – 137,684 miles
  • 2022 – 135,998 miles
  • 2021 – 132,191 miles
  • 2020 – 129,788 miles
  • 2019 – 125,862 miles
  • 2018 – 119,853 miles
  • 2017 – 110,660 miles
  • 2016 – 101,002 miles
  • 2015 – 96,578 miles
  • 2010 – 65,060 miles
  • 2008 – 43,739 miles
  • 2007 – 33,673 miles
  • 2006 – 26,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside and nearside sills slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,409 miles
    Test number
    621230483894
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,409 miles (+1,459)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,409 miles
    Test number
    109842031217
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,950 miles (+4,266)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,950 miles
    Test number
    322700852021
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills corroded

  4. Pass137,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    447367872174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills slightly corroded

  5. Fail137,684 miles (+1,686)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,684 miles
    Test number
    967376388278
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills slightly corroded

  6. Pass135,998 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,998 miles
    Test number
    957118415728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass132,191 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,191 miles
    Test number
    263065544715
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,190 miles (+2,402)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,190 miles
    Test number
    486500383050
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,788 miles
    Test number
    209690857826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail129,788 miles (+3,926)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,788 miles
    Test number
    994335461880
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass125,862 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    540806442306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail125,862 miles (+6,009)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    679176372224
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass119,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,853 miles
    Test number
    295255413011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to nearside front brake hose

  14. Fail119,853 miles (+9,193)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,853 miles
    Test number
    161496516843
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded centre (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking to nearside front brake hose

  15. Pass110,660 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    390521614964
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail110,659 miles (+9,657)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,659 miles
    Test number
    443752292145
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass101,002 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    942892942883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass96,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,578 miles
    Test number
    301161319584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,574 miles (+6)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,574 miles
    Test number
    411861023987
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail96,568 miles (+31,508)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,568 miles
    Test number
    797458205278
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear silencer missing

  21. Pass65,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,060 miles
    Test number
    851846360173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail65,060 miles (+21,321)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,060 miles
    Test number
    573723850150
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass43,739 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,739 miles
    Test number
    974288658313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,542 miles (+5,869)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,542 miles
    Test number
    243838218023
    • DangerousUnable to get in or out of offside rear door

  25. Pass33,673 miles (+7,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    433000947086
    • NoteFront discs are slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight play in steeringrack

  26. Pass26,437 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,437 miles
    Test number
    724545866056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise:nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Questions about T16 DCG

Does T16 DCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DCG is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 DCG?
The MOT on T16 DCG is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DCG done?
T16 DCG was recorded at 143,409 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has T16 DCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DCG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 DCG 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 T16 DCG find?
T16 DCG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front subframe mounting repair covered in underseal; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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