Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T272 KOBMOT history
T272 KOB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,085 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 128,085 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,210 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T272 KOB
- 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
- 21 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T272 KOB was last recorded at 128,085 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,084 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,210 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,085 miles
- 2025 – 119,045 miles
- 2023 – 112,180 miles
- 2022 – 106,630 miles
- 2021 – 102,295 miles
- 2020 – 99,388 miles
- 2019 – 97,527 miles
- 2018 – 93,820 miles
- 2017 – 89,989 miles
- 2016 – 88,282 miles
- 2015 – 85,386 miles
- 2014 – 83,208 miles
- 2013 – 78,510 miles
- 2012 – 75,528 miles
- 2011 – 71,817 miles
- 2010 – 68,157 miles
- 2009 – 64,049 miles
- 2008 – 59,973 miles
- 2007 – 55,910 miles
- 2006 – 45,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,085 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,085 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 128,085 miles
- Test number
- 951629443184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,084 miles (+9,039)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,084 miles
- Test number
- 405664967517
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,045 miles (+6,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 119,045 miles
- Test number
- 394726502826
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass112,180 miles (+5,550)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 112,180 miles
- Test number
- 500508433646
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,630 miles (+4,335)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 106,630 miles
- Test number
- 822327900500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,295 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 102,295 miles
- Test number
- 804640861605
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail102,292 miles (+2,904)7 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,292 miles
- Test number
- 129453193931
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,388 miles (+1,861)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,388 miles
- Test number
- 803552505636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,527 miles (+3,707)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,527 miles
- Test number
- 167719574955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,820 miles
- Test number
- 188545687367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,820 miles (+3,831)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,820 miles
- Test number
- 616241123448
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass89,989 miles (+1,707)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 89,989 miles
- Test number
- 839370129345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,282 miles (+2,896)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 88,282 miles
- Test number
- 834886214945
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,386 miles (+2,178)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 85,386 miles
- Test number
- 611231742939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,208 miles (+4,698)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 83,208 miles
- Test number
- 368067964272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 78,510 miles
- Test number
- 167367383268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,510 miles (+2,982)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,510 miles
- Test number
- 816114083271
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass75,528 miles (+3,711)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 75,528 miles
- Test number
- 818771872285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,817 miles (+3,660)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 71,817 miles
- Test number
- 467248571253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,157 miles (+4,108)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 68,157 miles
- Test number
- 451111580240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,049 miles (+4,076)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 64,049 miles
- Test number
- 142730189274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,973 miles (+4,063)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 59,973 miles
- Test number
- 341352988214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,910 miles (+4,711)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 55,910 miles
- Test number
- 224218187269
- NoteAdvise wiper blades not clearing screen very well
Pass51,199 miles (+6,062)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 51,199 miles
- Test number
- 974417907145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,137 miles (+161)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 45,137 miles
- Test number
- 193667616157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,976 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,976 miles
- Test number
- 864690816183
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T272 KOB
- Does T272 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T272 KOB is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T272 KOB?
- The MOT on T272 KOB is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T272 KOB done?
- T272 KOB was recorded at 128,085 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,210 miles a year.
- Has T272 KOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T272 KOB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T272 KOB 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 T272 KOB find?
- T272 KOB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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