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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T21 RABMOT history

T21 RAB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
120,736 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 RAB was last recorded at 120,736 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,638 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
10,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,736 miles
  • 2024 – 117,268 miles
  • 2023 – 115,037 miles
  • 2022 – 106,825 miles
  • 2021 – 93,579 miles
  • 2020 – 82,074 miles
  • 2019 – 70,903 miles
  • 2018 – 55,287 miles
  • 2017 – 38,811 miles
  • 2016 – 27,164 miles
  • 2015 – 18,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,736 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,736 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    199017256992
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail120,638 miles (+3,370)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,638 miles
    Test number
    311449877471
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass117,268 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    117,268 miles
    Test number
    770297811235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,037 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    710931883620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,825 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,825 miles
    Test number
    353534843332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,684 miles (+13,105)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,684 miles
    Test number
    803023564290
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass93,579 miles (+11,505)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,579 miles
    Test number
    588242067224
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass82,074 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    471726641042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Fail81,954 miles (+11,051)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    518429848847
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,903 miles (+15,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,903 miles
    Test number
    736685686836
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,287 miles
    Test number
    935413273498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,286 miles (+16,475)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,286 miles
    Test number
    464478184417
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r & n/s/r inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass38,811 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,811 miles
    Test number
    184366610546
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected
  14. Fail38,810 miles (+11,646)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,810 miles
    Test number
    808580080386
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords or plys 235/55ZR17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected
  15. Pass27,164 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,164 miles
    Test number
    137626310335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,161 miles (+8,448)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    824448461322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn on shoulders
  17. Pass18,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,713 miles
    Test number
    558191092271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 RAB

Does T21 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 RAB is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 RAB?
The MOT on T21 RAB is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 RAB done?
T21 RAB was recorded at 120,736 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 10,154 miles a year.
Has T21 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 RAB has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T21 RAB 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 T21 RAB find?
T21 RAB passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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