
Volkswagen Caravelle
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T181 KKEMOT history
T181 KKE is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 125,895 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 125,895 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 3,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T181 KKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T181 KKE was last recorded at 125,895 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 120,139 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,756 miles
- Average per year
- 3,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,895 miles
- 2025 – 120,139 miles
- 2024 – 117,545 miles
- 2022 – 116,050 miles
- 2021 – 113,639 miles
- 2020 – 111,819 miles
- 2019 – 109,548 miles
- 2018 – 105,263 miles
- 2017 – 103,232 miles
- 2016 – 99,165 miles
- 2015 – 96,187 miles
- 2014 – 92,364 miles
- 2013 – 89,114 miles
- 2012 – 84,268 miles
- 2011 – 79,812 miles
- 2010 – 75,375 miles
- 2009 – 71,930 miles
- 2008 – 66,344 miles
- 2007 – 57,132 miles
- 2006 – 52,224 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Slight corrosion underbody
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
34 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,895 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 125,895 miles
- Test number
- 903270454578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,895 miles (+5,756)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,895 miles
- Test number
- 773803975568
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass120,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 120,139 miles
- Test number
- 282185588052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,139 miles (+2,594)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,139 miles
- Test number
- 314298351406
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass117,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 117,545 miles
- Test number
- 756348312441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,545 miles (+1,495)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,545 miles
- Test number
- 359204206861
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass116,050 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 116,050 miles
- Test number
- 995358011117
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody
Fail116,048 miles (+2,409)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,048 miles
- Test number
- 569500259096
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underbody
Pass113,639 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 113,639 miles
- Test number
- 370421128497
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail113,622 miles (+1,803)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,622 miles
- Test number
- 454151902038
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at outer suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at outer suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired lever stiff (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to and from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass111,819 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 111,819 miles
- Test number
- 166036862789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted this wheel was on the offside front until new tyre was fitted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back seats all folded down
- AdvisoryVarious suspension bushes perished
Fail111,817 miles (+2,269)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,817 miles
- Test number
- 562900490308
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed fabric showing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door lower roller worn out. door dropped not secure closing (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test back seats all folded down
Pass109,548 miles (+4,285)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 109,548 miles
- Test number
- 781962795015
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve to flexi at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats folded down and stuff on top
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper bracket corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass105,263 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,263 miles
- Test number
- 735157637907
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats folded flat, unable to carry out full seatbelt check
Fail105,263 miles (+2,031)12 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,263 miles
- Test number
- 535163327652
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats folded flat, unable to carry out full seatbelt check
Pass103,232 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 103,232 miles
- Test number
- 450136275452
- AdvisoryBoth sills rusty
- AdvisoryVarious power steering pipes rusty
Fail103,232 miles (+4,067)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,232 miles
- Test number
- 140529796814
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth sills rusty
- AdvisoryVarious power steering pipes rusty
Pass99,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 99,165 miles
- Test number
- 579065677824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,165 miles (+2,978)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,165 miles
- Test number
- 295928456970
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass96,187 miles (+3,823)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,187 miles
- Test number
- 719569732243
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,364 miles (+3,250)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 92,364 miles
- Test number
- 285369714492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,114 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 89,114 miles
- Test number
- 259898803134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,114 miles (+4,846)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,114 miles
- Test number
- 776610003185
- FailureNearside passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,268 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 84,268 miles
- Test number
- 758976412186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail84,268 miles (+4,456)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,268 miles
- Test number
- 315874512165
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,812 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 467147711183
- NoteNearside rear inner brake disc slightly pitted
- NoteOffside rear inner brake disc slightly pitted
Fail79,812 miles (+4,437)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,812 miles
- Test number
- 799497711181
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNearside rear inner brake disc slightly pitted
- NoteOffside rear inner brake disc slightly pitted
Pass75,375 miles (+3,445)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 75,375 miles
- Test number
- 331535500160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,930 miles (+5,586)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 71,930 miles
- Test number
- 642133799000
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass66,344 miles (+9,212)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 66,344 miles
- Test number
- 811636988057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 57,132 miles
- Test number
- 752772477088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,127 miles (+4,903)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,127 miles
- Test number
- 793902377058
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass52,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 52,224 miles
- Test number
- 554529266086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,224 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,224 miles
- Test number
- 723538266079
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T181 KKE
- Does T181 KKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 KKE is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T181 KKE?
- The MOT on T181 KKE is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T181 KKE done?
- T181 KKE was recorded at 125,895 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
- Has T181 KKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T181 KKE has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T181 KKE 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 T181 KKE find?
- T181 KKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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