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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T242 JLEMOT history

T242 JLE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 260,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
260,276 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 JLE
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
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 JLE was last recorded at 260,276 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 7,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,625 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,651 miles
Average per year
7,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 260,276 miles
  • 2024 – 252,625 miles
  • 2021 – 243,546 miles
  • 2020 – 242,056 miles
  • 2018 – 236,280 miles
  • 2017 – 232,525 miles
  • 2016 – 222,824 miles
  • 2015 – 211,234 miles
  • 2013 – 196,735 miles
  • 2012 – 189,194 miles
  • 2011 – 179,238 miles
  • 2010 – 164,811 miles
  • 2009 – 150,998 miles
  • 2008 – 137,575 miles
  • 2007 – 124,176 miles
  • 2006 – 114,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,276 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass260,276 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    260,276 miles
    Test number
    625485829021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass252,625 miles (+4,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    252,625 miles
    Test number
    138101402268
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f chassis out riggers

  3. Pass247,718 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    247,718 miles
    Test number
    632486820544
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail247,718 miles (+4,172)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,718 miles
    Test number
    511702738932
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass243,546 miles (+1,490)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    243,546 miles
    Test number
    507578194341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower arm dust cover corroded on ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lower arm ball joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheels corroded

  6. Pass242,056 miles (+581)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    242,056 miles
    Test number
    710322890338
    • AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Wings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight Play O/S inner tie rod
    • AdvisorySlight play N/S anti roll bar link bush
    • AdvisorySlight play O/S anti roll bar link bush
    • AdvisorySlight play front anti roll bar D bushes

  7. Pass241,475 miles (+5,195)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    241,475 miles
    Test number
    473575536421
    • AdvisoryN/S/F lower ball joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryN/S/F track rod end dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F inner tie rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/S/F lower ball joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryO/S/F track rod end dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear discs have surface corrosion

  8. Pass236,280 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    236,280 miles
    Test number
    147309437596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass232,525 miles (+9,701)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    232,525 miles
    Test number
    236387698617
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/s head lamp pattern poor
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s steering arm

  10. Pass222,824 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    222,824 miles
    Test number
    813525914002
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail222,824 miles (+11,590)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,824 miles
    Test number
    724318758094
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass211,234 miles (+14,499)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    211,234 miles
    Test number
    329801845048
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r lamp unit damaged

  13. Pass196,735 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    196,735 miles
    Test number
    778964453258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass189,194 miles (+9,956)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    189,194 miles
    Test number
    588818052292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass179,238 miles (+14,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    179,238 miles
    Test number
    469626061260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass164,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    164,811 miles
    Test number
    173817380170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail164,811 miles (+13,813)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,811 miles
    Test number
    461936680195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs condition poor

  18. Pass150,998 miles (+13,423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    150,998 miles
    Test number
    532607769111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass137,575 miles (+13,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    137,575 miles
    Test number
    101761998172
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads getting low
    • NoteSlight play o/s steering arm

  20. Pass124,176 miles (+10,084)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    124,176 miles
    Test number
    873334267155
    • NoteCentre seats removed
    • NoteSome play in top steering column bush

  21. Pass114,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    293994196406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,092 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,092 miles
    Test number
    331964896186
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T242 JLE

Does T242 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 JLE is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T242 JLE?
The MOT on T242 JLE is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 JLE done?
T242 JLE was recorded at 260,276 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,522 miles a year.
Has T242 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 JLE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T242 JLE 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 T242 JLE find?
T242 JLE passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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