
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T221 SOAMOT history
T221 SOA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 252,013 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 252,013 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,328 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T221 SOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 14 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T221 SOA was last recorded at 252,013 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 251,021 miles · 10 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 992 miles
- Average per year
- 5,328 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,013 miles
- 2025 – 251,021 miles
- 2024 – 250,370 miles
- 2023 – 248,245 miles
- 2022 – 244,909 miles
- 2020 – 239,698 miles
- 2016 – 233,701 miles
- 2014 – 226,800 miles
- 2013 – 219,622 miles
- 2012 – 212,944 miles
- 2011 – 207,305 miles
- 2010 – 194,683 miles
- 2009 – 183,963 miles
- 2008 – 172,534 miles
- 2007 – 161,580 miles
- 2006 – 153,644 miles
- 2005 – 141,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2010
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes corroded covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,013 miles (+992)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 252,013 miles
- Test number
- 669822512405
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass251,021 miles (+651)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 251,021 miles
- Test number
- 387445122789
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. all pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear both rear tyres worn on edges and deteriorated in treads
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components
Pass250,370 miles (+9)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 250,370 miles
- Test number
- 932948136249
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes corroded covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S/F and both sides rear back plates missing
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge and starting to get low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
Fail250,361 miles (+2,116)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,361 miles
- Test number
- 674607571269
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and floor @ rear arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes corroded covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/S/F and both sides rear back plates missing
- AdvisoryO/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge and starting to get low
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop light inop
Pass248,245 miles (+3,336)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 248,245 miles
- Test number
- 298909218181
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn O/S/R inner pad low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main brake pipes front and rear corroded covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates missing
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four road tyres deteriorated, starting to get low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass244,909 miles (+5,211)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 244,909 miles
- Test number
- 686430032965
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators dis coloured
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators dis coloured
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators dis coloured
- AdvisoryChips in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded and worn
- AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
- AdvisoryN/s centre sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryN/s centre sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryN/s front, front out rigger corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area
- AdvisoryN/s washer jet poor
- AdvisoryO/s rear indicator dis coloured
- AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low
- AdvisorySlight bind at o/s rear wheel hub
Pass239,698 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 239,698 miles
- Test number
- 604529303169
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to all under side
Pass233,701 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 233,701 miles
- Test number
- 790121628521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR X2 ADVISE REPLACMENT (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Fail233,682 miles (+6,882)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,682 miles
- Test number
- 452798936836
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end loose insecure vehehicle should not be driven on public highway (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to chassis X 3 (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR X2 ADVISE REPLACMENT (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Pass226,800 miles (+94)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 226,800 miles
- Test number
- 606506854305
- NoteAir con display flashing on start up indicating fault.
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCyl No2 leak off pipe damp.
- NoteFront brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection.
Fail226,706 miles (+7,084)4 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,706 miles
- Test number
- 657350854306
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteAir con display flashing on start up indicating fault.
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCyl No2 leak off pipe damp.
- NoteFront brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection.
Pass219,622 miles (+6,678)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 219,622 miles
- Test number
- 865204543379
- NoteO/S and N/S front flexi brake hoses starting to deteriorate.
- NoteO/S and N/S front tyres worn on inner edges.
- NoteO/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes on rear wishbones are starting to corrode.
- NoteO/S front metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass212,944 miles (+5,639)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 212,944 miles
- Test number
- 426279042312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,305 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 207,305 miles
- Test number
- 416412561389
- 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)
Fail207,298 miles (+12,615)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,298 miles
- Test number
- 125285651355
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass194,683 miles (+154)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 194,683 miles
- Test number
- 424225970269
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail194,529 miles (+10,566)2 failures9 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,529 miles
- Test number
- 432407360223
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBouth rear discs corroded
Pass183,963 miles (+128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 183,963 miles
- Test number
- 553783489233
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail183,835 miles (+11,301)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,835 miles
- Test number
- 882026979298
- FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass172,534 miles (+10,954)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 172,534 miles
- Test number
- 502200078275
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass161,580 miles (+7,936)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 161,580 miles
- Test number
- 884877267230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,644 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 153,644 miles
- Test number
- 932319976298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,541 miles (+11,825)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,541 miles
- Test number
- 963293576217
- FailureBrake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
- FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail141,716 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,716 miles
- Test number
- 130887175226
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass141,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 141,716 miles
- Test number
- 134827175280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T221 SOA
- Does T221 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T221 SOA is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T221 SOA?
- The MOT on T221 SOA is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T221 SOA done?
- T221 SOA was recorded at 252,013 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
- Has T221 SOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T221 SOA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T221 SOA 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 T221 SOA find?
- T221 SOA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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