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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T370 ABTMOT history

T370 ABT is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 241,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
241,069 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T370 ABT
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
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T370 ABT was last recorded at 241,069 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 7,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,613 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,456 miles
Average per year
7,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,069 miles
  • 2025 – 233,613 miles
  • 2024 – 225,281 miles
  • 2023 – 218,890 miles
  • 2022 – 211,751 miles
  • 2021 – 208,823 miles
  • 2019 – 207,153 miles
  • 2018 – 201,938 miles
  • 2017 – 197,401 miles
  • 2016 – 190,663 miles
  • 2015 – 181,144 miles
  • 2014 – 168,882 miles
  • 2013 – 157,479 miles
  • 2012 – 144,619 miles
  • 2011 – 134,422 miles
  • 2010 – 130,523 miles
  • 2009 – 118,913 miles
  • 2008 – 107,076 miles
  • 2007 – 93,927 miles
  • 2006 – 81,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,069 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,069 miles (+7,456)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    241,069 miles
    Test number
    797771942487
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass233,613 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    233,613 miles
    Test number
    746836893244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail233,610 miles (+8,329)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,610 miles
    Test number
    146454226002
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded BOTH (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass225,281 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    225,281 miles
    Test number
    842076582730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail225,233 miles (+6,343)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,233 miles
    Test number
    786975580292
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass218,890 miles (+7,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    218,890 miles
    Test number
    363723950400
    • AdvisoryFront Both Nearside & Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Covers Starting To Deteriorate

  7. Pass211,751 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    211,751 miles
    Test number
    826524920514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail211,703 miles (+2,880)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,703 miles
    Test number
    926260407608
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass208,823 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    208,823 miles
    Test number
    947699516862
    • AdvisoryHigh Level Brake Lamp Not Working

  10. Pass207,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    207,153 miles
    Test number
    410124269951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail207,153 miles (+5,215)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,153 miles
    Test number
    930146541339
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage arm siezed (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass201,938 miles (+4,537)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    201,938 miles
    Test number
    620371693696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass197,401 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    197,401 miles
    Test number
    366788718547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass190,663 miles (+9,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    190,663 miles
    Test number
    811505097749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass181,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    181,144 miles
    Test number
    927755655023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail181,144 miles (+12,262)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,144 miles
    Test number
    777462055092
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass168,882 miles (+11,403)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    168,882 miles
    Test number
    835463554061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass157,479 miles (+12,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    157,479 miles
    Test number
    128257653052
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass144,619 miles (+10,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    144,619 miles
    Test number
    137419352056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass134,422 miles (+3,899)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    134,422 miles
    Test number
    538536751007
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass130,523 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    661281860033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail130,523 miles (+11,610)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    823040360048
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass118,913 miles (+11,837)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    930062669072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,076 miles (+13,149)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    770651568012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,927 miles (+12,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,927 miles
    Test number
    933311567097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass81,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    750693066071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,141 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    740533566036
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low (at legal limit 1.6 mm)
    • NoteThrottle pedal loose

Questions about T370 ABT

Does T370 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T370 ABT is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T370 ABT?
The MOT on T370 ABT is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T370 ABT done?
T370 ABT was recorded at 241,069 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,852 miles a year.
Has T370 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T370 ABT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T370 ABT 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 T370 ABT find?
T370 ABT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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