Volkswagen Caravelle
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T172 NCFMOT history
T172 NCF is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 215,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 215,575 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T172 NCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 22 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T172 NCF was last recorded at 215,575 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 215,115 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 460 miles
- Average per year
- 2,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 215,575 miles
- 2024 – 215,115 miles
- 2022 – 213,987 miles
- 2021 – 211,223 miles
- 2020 – 206,304 miles
- 2019 – 199,250 miles
- 2018 – 194,209 miles
- 2017 – 188,605 miles
- 2016 – 184,041 miles
- 2015 – 178,583 miles
- 2014 – 173,239 miles
- 2013 – 170,635 miles
- 2012 – 169,313 miles
- 2011 – 169,198 miles
- 2009 – 168,261 miles
- 2008 – 167,054 miles
- 2007 – 164,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
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.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Some blue smoke on acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 516436731819
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass215,575 miles (+460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 215,575 miles
- Test number
- 991844125898
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Pass215,115 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 215,115 miles
- Test number
- 213498490879
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail215,104 miles (+1,117)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,104 miles
- Test number
- 584674190189
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass213,987 miles (+2,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 213,987 miles
- Test number
- 531947761478
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass211,223 miles (+140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 211,223 miles
- Test number
- 605605631165
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail211,083 miles (+4,779)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,083 miles
- Test number
- 152001728303
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass206,304 miles (+7,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 206,304 miles
- Test number
- 880316179881
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass199,250 miles (+5,041)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 199,250 miles
- Test number
- 635618315109
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass194,209 miles (+137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 194,209 miles
- Test number
- 953118556261
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisorySome blue smoke on acceleration
Fail194,072 miles (+5,467)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,072 miles
- Test number
- 923110505080
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisorySome blue smoke on acceleration
Pass188,605 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 188,605 miles
- Test number
- 793692365163
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryBlue smoke on acceleration
Fail188,577 miles (+4,536)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,577 miles
- Test number
- 812365112328
- FailureCentral Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryBlue smoke on acceleration
Pass184,041 miles (+5,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 184,041 miles
- Test number
- 452329290255
- AdvisoryBlue smoke on tick over
- AdvisoryItem removed from the windscreen prior to mot
Pass178,583 miles (+5,344)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 178,583 miles
- Test number
- 429835565001
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in the tread
- NoteExhaust emits blue smoke on tick over(not excessive)
- NoteO/s front tyre splitting on inner sidewall
Pass173,239 miles (+2,604)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 173,239 miles
- Test number
- 528010684086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,635 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 170,635 miles
- Test number
- 687051873038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,479 miles (+1,166)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,479 miles
- Test number
- 458978723043
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass169,313 miles (+115)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 169,313 miles
- Test number
- 765154222013
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail169,198 miles (+937)8 failures3 advisories11 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,198 miles
- Test number
- 999701201198
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteBrake pad wear warning light on
- NoteEngine oil light flashing
- NoteEngine under tray insercure
- NoteFront brake disc's worn
- NoteN/s inner cv boot split
- NoteN/s/f antiroll bar drop link/shock bolt loose
- NoteRear brake disc's worn
Pass168,261 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 168,261 miles
- Test number
- 513363159334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass167,054 miles (+22)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 167,054 miles
- Test number
- 664631758354
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear service brake efficiency low.Advise brake inspection to be carried out
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail167,032 miles (+2,306)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,032 miles
- Test number
- 841825348353
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear service brake efficiency low.Advise brake inspection to be carried out
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass164,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 164,726 miles
- Test number
- 202747347392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,726 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,726 miles
- Test number
- 334307947376
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T172 NCF
- Does T172 NCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 NCF is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T172 NCF?
- The MOT on T172 NCF is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T172 NCF done?
- T172 NCF was recorded at 215,575 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 2,876 miles a year.
- Has T172 NCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T172 NCF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T172 NCF 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 T172 NCF find?
- T172 NCF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle undersealed.
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