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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T278 MOBMOT history

T278 MOB is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,573 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 MOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 MOB was last recorded at 172,573 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,570 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,573 miles
  • 2025 – 170,826 miles
  • 2023 – 169,586 miles
  • 2022 – 168,333 miles
  • 2021 – 166,973 miles
  • 2020 – 161,351 miles
  • 2019 – 154,013 miles
  • 2018 – 146,774 miles
  • 2017 – 143,343 miles
  • 2016 – 139,712 miles
  • 2015 – 137,561 miles
  • 2014 – 134,565 miles
  • 2013 – 133,260 miles
  • 2012 – 132,383 miles
  • 2011 – 125,731 miles
  • 2010 – 123,324 miles
  • 2009 – 115,344 miles
  • 2008 – 100,084 miles
  • 2007 – 90,456 miles
  • 2006 – 81,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,573 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Forward facing seating for three with belts and rear facing seats for two with belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Forward facing seating for three with compliant seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Two rear facing seats with inertia reel lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,573 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    136614434624
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail172,570 miles (+1,744)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,570 miles
    Test number
    825983721667
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass170,826 miles (+1,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,826 miles
    Test number
    942519062626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass169,586 miles (+1,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,586 miles
    Test number
    536430229039
    • AdvisoryBlue smoke emitted BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryWear both front and nearside rear tyres

  5. Pass168,333 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    168,333 miles
    Test number
    407943481220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,973 miles
    Test number
    329513588707
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for three with belts and rear facing seats for two with belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

  7. Fail166,973 miles (+5,622)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,973 miles
    Test number
    917130667275
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand/parking brake caliper lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative when the parking lights are switched on (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for three with belts and rear facing seats for two with belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

  8. Pass161,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,351 miles
    Test number
    716672599888
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for three with compliant seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryTwo rear facing seats with inertia reel lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

  9. Fail161,351 miles (+7,338)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,351 miles
    Test number
    827538951059
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for three with compliant seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryTwo rear facing seats with inertia reel lap belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

  10. Pass154,013 miles (+7,239)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,013 miles
    Test number
    162538394047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for three with 2inertia reel and 1 lap seat belts and 2 rear facing seats with lap seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

  11. Pass146,774 miles (+3,431)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,774 miles
    Test number
    174991006537
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass143,343 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,343 miles
    Test number
    214245941756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub frame and suspension arms corroded

  13. Fail143,341 miles (+3,629)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,341 miles
    Test number
    696403151676
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub frame and suspension arms corroded

  14. Pass139,712 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,712 miles
    Test number
    481203374796
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail139,710 miles (+2,149)1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,710 miles
    Test number
    822839028666
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass137,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    137,561 miles
    Test number
    770213428103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail137,554 miles (+2,989)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,554 miles
    Test number
    632564520254
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking injector spill pipes (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass134,565 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,565 miles
    Test number
    566373084235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail134,551 miles (+1,291)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,551 miles
    Test number
    118837074241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass133,260 miles (+877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    133,260 miles
    Test number
    205464883277
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass132,383 miles (+6,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    132,383 miles
    Test number
    785872472244
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass125,731 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    125,731 miles
    Test number
    685385141247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass123,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    304240150223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail123,324 miles (+7,980)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    342339740403
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass115,344 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    231040159201
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake cable frayed.

  26. Fail115,344 miles (+15,260)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    781970159203
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake cable frayed.

  27. Pass100,084 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,084 miles
    Test number
    264338718279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,456 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    141220307273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    214679106242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 MOB

Does T278 MOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 MOB is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 MOB?
The MOT on T278 MOB is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 MOB done?
T278 MOB was recorded at 172,573 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has T278 MOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 MOB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T278 MOB 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 T278 MOB find?
T278 MOB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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