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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T197 KKEMOT history

T197 KKE is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
160,248 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2021
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 KKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 KKE was last recorded at 160,248 miles on 23 Aug 2021, 2,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2013: 109,055 miles, lower than 109,186 miles on 20 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,573 miles · 6 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
2,675 miles
Average per year
7,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 160,248 miles
  • 2020 – 157,573 miles
  • 2019 – 154,525 miles
  • 2018 – 151,837 miles
  • 2016 – 142,378 miles
  • 2015 – 132,861 miles
  • 2014 – 119,297 miles
  • 2013 – 109,055 miles
  • 2012 – 109,186 miles
  • 2011 – 94,662 miles
  • 2010 – 86,498 miles
  • 2009 – 74,231 miles
  • 2008 – 63,914 miles
  • 2007 – 51,276 miles
  • 2006 – 37,765 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    979964240697
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    893184225547
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    765099818902
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    795330119745
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side outer sill corroded

  5. PassMileage not read3 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919888489354
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,248 miles (+2,675)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,248 miles
    Test number
    682111438561
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass157,573 miles (+3,048)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,573 miles
    Test number
    407590912575
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass154,525 miles (+2,688)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,525 miles
    Test number
    957682495528
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass151,837 miles (+9,459)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,837 miles
    Test number
    815943994738
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass142,378 miles (+9,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,378 miles
    Test number
    301563417835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass132,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    489079145177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot pinholed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Fail132,861 miles (+13,564)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,861 miles
    Test number
    540070680613
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV boot pinholed
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass119,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,297 miles
    Test number
    307268214436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,297 miles (+3,005)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,297 miles
    Test number
    317838614430
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass116,292 miles (+7,237)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,292 miles
    Test number
    477797354012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust rusty

  16. Pass109,055 miles (-131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,055 miles
    Test number
    475687353035
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass109,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,186 miles
    Test number
    168511952455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail109,185 miles (+14,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,185 miles
    Test number
    149591752049
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass94,662 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,662 miles
    Test number
    665240241053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,498 miles (+12,267)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,498 miles
    Test number
    661327040023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,231 miles (+10,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,231 miles
    Test number
    132949449409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,914 miles (+12,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,914 miles
    Test number
    762659058095
    • NoteExhaust smoking on idle

  23. Pass51,276 miles (+13,511)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    130820757423
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass37,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,765 miles
    Test number
    112493516444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 KKE

Does T197 KKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T197 KKE expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T197 KKE?
The MOT on T197 KKE expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T197 KKE done?
T197 KKE was recorded at 160,248 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2021, an average of 7,847 miles a year.
Has T197 KKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 KKE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T197 KKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 KKE find?
T197 KKE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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