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Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T400 AEWMOT history

T400 AEW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 230,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
230,143 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 AEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 AEW was last recorded at 230,143 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,374 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
769 miles
Average per year
5,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,143 miles
  • 2024 – 229,374 miles
  • 2022 – 229,298 miles
  • 2021 – 227,606 miles
  • 2020 – 220,632 miles
  • 2019 – 211,825 miles
  • 2018 – 209,473 miles
  • 2017 – 205,303 miles
  • 2015 – 195,707 miles
  • 2014 – 184,665 miles
  • 2013 – 170,213 miles
  • 2012 – 158,501 miles
  • 2011 – 151,089 miles
  • 2010 – 139,102 miles
  • 2009 – 127,530 miles
  • 2007 – 114,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,143 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,143 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    230,143 miles
    Test number
    315837743588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass229,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    229,374 miles
    Test number
    720493378382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail229,362 miles (+64)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,362 miles
    Test number
    784989218743
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass229,298 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    229,298 miles
    Test number
    150933913181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass227,606 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    227,606 miles
    Test number
    542006767692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail227,601 miles (+6,969)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,601 miles
    Test number
    529088243681
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive excessively corroded but just outside the prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive excessively corred inner sill but just outside the prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass220,632 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    220,632 miles
    Test number
    270044954751
    • AdvisoryHandbrake centre cable taped
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever pawl and ratchet release button tempremental
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail220,628 miles (+8,803)1 dangerous6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,628 miles
    Test number
    513472730910
    • DangerousSound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet material (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged main cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/panelling (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking excessively (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever pawl and ratchet release button tempremental
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass211,825 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    211,825 miles
    Test number
    578651948070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seal damaged (underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - outer brake pad appears to be in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal - prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal slightly corroded - prescribed area (underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail211,823 miles (+2,350)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,823 miles
    Test number
    223503299131
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment also possible slight play in wheel bearing (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seal damaged (underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded - outer brake pad appears to be in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal - prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal slightly corroded - prescribed area (underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass209,473 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    209,473 miles
    Test number
    511417280465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail209,470 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,470 miles
    Test number
    930852273269
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass205,303 miles (+9,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    205,303 miles
    Test number
    285817965863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass195,707 miles (+11,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    195,707 miles
    Test number
    510631715551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass184,665 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    184,665 miles
    Test number
    909633084211
    • NoteBoth front inde bulbs slight white light
    • NoteBoth rear o/s seatbelts not tested child seats fitted

  16. Fail184,664 miles (+14,451)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,664 miles
    Test number
    118333784228
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth front inde bulbs slight white light
    • NoteBoth rear o/s seatbelts not tested child seats fitted

  17. Pass170,213 miles (+82)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    170,213 miles
    Test number
    868903833213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  18. Fail170,131 miles (+11,630)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,131 miles
    Test number
    357021633282
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged

  19. Pass158,501 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    389968172139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass151,089 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    151,089 miles
    Test number
    699912771120
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail151,082 miles (+11,980)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,082 miles
    Test number
    498178311127
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass139,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    139,102 miles
    Test number
    302687790057
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail139,102 miles (+11,572)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,102 miles
    Test number
    783647390089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass127,530 miles (+12,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,530 miles
    Test number
    261048809105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass114,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,974 miles
    Test number
    850744227155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 AEW

Does T400 AEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 AEW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 AEW?
The MOT on T400 AEW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 AEW done?
T400 AEW was recorded at 230,143 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,980 miles a year.
Has T400 AEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 AEW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 AEW 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 T400 AEW find?
T400 AEW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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