Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T231 FFXMOT history
T231 FFX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 164,160 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T231 FFX
- 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 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T231 FFX was last recorded at 164,160 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,652 miles · 4 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 508 miles
- Average per year
- 5,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,160 miles
- 2025 – 163,652 miles
- 2024 – 162,771 miles
- 2023 – 161,521 miles
- 2022 – 158,976 miles
- 2021 – 154,784 miles
- 2020 – 151,118 miles
- 2019 – 145,253 miles
- 2018 – 143,538 miles
- 2016 – 141,420 miles
- 2015 – 137,152 miles
- 2014 – 125,866 miles
- 2013 – 116,188 miles
- 2012 – 104,694 miles
- 2011 – 98,269 miles
- 2010 – 94,186 miles
- 2009 – 83,610 miles
- 2008 – 75,480 miles
- 2007 – 69,641 miles
- 2006 – 60,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,160 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking & between tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking & between tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear Rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,160 miles (+508)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 164,160 miles
- Test number
- 494457865028
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,652 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 163,652 miles
- Test number
- 377729485428
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking & between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking & between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear Rear (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail163,652 miles (+881)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,652 miles
- Test number
- 280575328930
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking & between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking & between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear Rear (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass162,771 miles (+3)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 162,771 miles
- Test number
- 404851279099
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes above steering rack covered in grease or oil (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet, operation poor.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inop and unit slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes centre rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Rear crash bar corroded and holed
Fail162,768 miles (+1,247)2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,768 miles
- Test number
- 372373279230
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front pipes above steering rack covered in grease or oil (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Washer jet, operation poor.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inop and unit slightly loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes centre rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Rear crash bar corroded and holed
Pass161,521 miles (+2,545)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 161,521 miles
- Test number
- 613294253850
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
Pass158,976 miles (+4,192)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 158,976 miles
- Test number
- 706639181331
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear discs have surface rust on
Pass154,784 miles (+3,666)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 154,784 miles
- Test number
- 837749103912
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass151,118 miles (+5,865)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 151,118 miles
- Test number
- 306079854174
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass145,253 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 145,253 miles
- Test number
- 280846299624
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail145,253 miles (+1,715)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,253 miles
- Test number
- 174399847817
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass143,538 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 143,538 miles
- Test number
- 700516895568
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail143,538 miles (+2,118)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,538 miles
- Test number
- 484084092942
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,420 miles (+4,268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 141,420 miles
- Test number
- 169384790126
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass137,152 miles (+11,286)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 137,152 miles
- Test number
- 488328445136
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside front indicator lens damaged
Pass125,866 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2015
- Odometer
- 125,866 miles
- Test number
- 727534534192
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres cut on corner of tread - No cords/ply visible at time of test
Fail125,848 miles (+9,660)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,848 miles
- Test number
- 436804934164
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres cut on corner of tread - No cords/ply visible at time of test
Pass116,188 miles (+11,494)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 116,188 miles
- Test number
- 556956713102
- NoteAll four tyres on legal limit
Fail104,694 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,694 miles
- Test number
- 418493022115
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass104,694 miles (+6,425)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 104,694 miles
- Test number
- 989473422127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,269 miles (+4,083)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 98,269 miles
- Test number
- 957636011174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,186 miles (+10,576)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 94,186 miles
- Test number
- 900188510107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,610 miles (+8,130)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 83,610 miles
- Test number
- 122986519076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,480 miles (+5,839)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 75,480 miles
- Test number
- 281202808054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,641 miles (+9,007)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 69,641 miles
- Test number
- 603865187060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 60,634 miles
- Test number
- 963906596056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T231 FFX
- Does T231 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 FFX is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T231 FFX?
- The MOT on T231 FFX is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T231 FFX done?
- T231 FFX was recorded at 164,160 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,067 miles a year.
- Has T231 FFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T231 FFX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T231 FFX 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 T231 FFX find?
- T231 FFX passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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