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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass252,013 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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)
  13. Pass212,944 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    212,944 miles
    Test number
    426279042312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. Pass161,580 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    161,580 miles
    Test number
    884877267230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass153,644 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    153,644 miles
    Test number
    932319976298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. 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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