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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T2 SWVMOT history

T2 SWV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 225,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
225,075 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 SWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 SWV was last recorded at 225,075 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2015: 174,113 miles, lower than 177,035 miles on 25 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
221,298 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
7,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,075 miles
  • 2024 – 221,298 miles
  • 2023 – 217,231 miles
  • 2022 – 212,739 miles
  • 2021 – 208,485 miles
  • 2020 – 205,645 miles
  • 2019 – 205,169 miles
  • 2018 – 202,148 miles
  • 2017 – 198,488 miles
  • 2016 – 193,508 miles
  • 2015 – 174,113 miles
  • 2014 – 177,035 miles
  • 2013 – 175,740 miles
  • 2011 – 164,850 miles
  • 2010 – 153,532 miles
  • 2009 – 139,224 miles
  • 2008 – 123,564 miles
  • 2007 – 106,162 miles
  • 2006 – 86,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,075 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass225,075 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    225,075 miles
    Test number
    366733126342
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail225,075 miles (+3,777)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,075 miles
    Test number
    317306201162
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass221,298 miles (+4,067)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    221,298 miles
    Test number
    596853655286
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass217,231 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    217,231 miles
    Test number
    745590034610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail217,227 miles (+4,488)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,227 miles
    Test number
    712446121150
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass212,739 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    212,739 miles
    Test number
    980037581573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass208,485 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    208,485 miles
    Test number
    683455284812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail208,485 miles (+2,840)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,485 miles
    Test number
    521438375134
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass205,645 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    205,645 miles
    Test number
    333644763296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail205,641 miles (+10)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,641 miles
    Test number
    842804275965
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail205,631 miles (+462)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,631 miles
    Test number
    525038652093
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged middle row (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass205,169 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    205,169 miles
    Test number
    784494467207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail205,163 miles (+3,015)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,163 miles
    Test number
    492271174999
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass202,148 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    202,148 miles
    Test number
    816468284607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass198,488 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    198,488 miles
    Test number
    359530327201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail198,486 miles (+4,978)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,486 miles
    Test number
    735173463353
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass193,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    193,508 miles
    Test number
    378572701895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail193,508 miles (+19,395)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,508 miles
    Test number
    583177024496
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass174,113 miles (-2,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,113 miles
    Test number
    187293110543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass177,035 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    177,035 miles
    Test number
    505456174182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass175,740 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    175,740 miles
    Test number
    958652283145
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail175,740 miles (+10,890)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,740 miles
    Test number
    875509073152
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass164,850 miles (+11,318)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    164,850 miles
    Test number
    476563631427
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering arm

  24. Pass153,532 miles (+14,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    153,532 miles
    Test number
    950000430377
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering arm

  25. Pass139,224 miles (+15,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    514334439303
    • 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)

  26. Pass123,564 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    123,564 miles
    Test number
    941197338351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyresa bald on outer edges
    • NoteNearside front door mirror glass held in by blue tack
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking in tread pattern
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  27. Fail123,564 miles (+17,402)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,564 miles
    Test number
    262513838370
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyresa bald on outer edges
    • NoteNearside front door mirror glass held in by blue tack
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking in tread pattern
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering arms

  28. Pass106,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    393841237369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,162 miles (+19,456)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,162 miles
    Test number
    690191037372
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyresw wearing inner edge

  30. Pass86,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    341113336320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 SWV

Does T2 SWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 SWV is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T2 SWV?
The MOT on T2 SWV is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 SWV done?
T2 SWV was recorded at 225,075 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,270 miles a year.
Has T2 SWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 SWV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T2 SWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T2 SWV find?
T2 SWV passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner step.

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