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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T400 AGEMOT history

T400 AGE is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
134,798 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 AGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 AGE was last recorded at 134,798 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,921 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,877 miles
Average per year
2,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,798 miles
  • 2025 – 132,921 miles
  • 2024 – 132,251 miles
  • 2023 – 131,630 miles
  • 2022 – 131,255 miles
  • 2021 – 130,221 miles
  • 2019 – 129,827 miles
  • 2018 – 129,084 miles
  • 2016 – 128,342 miles
  • 2015 – 127,874 miles
  • 2014 – 125,818 miles
  • 2013 – 123,564 miles
  • 2012 – 118,873 miles
  • 2011 – 113,615 miles
  • 2009 – 107,114 miles
  • 2008 – 97,193 miles
  • 2007 – 96,191 miles
  • 2006 – 91,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,798 miles
  • AdvisoryAll wheel arches starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,798 miles (+1,877)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    134,798 miles
    Test number
    767691543260
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,921 miles (+670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,921 miles
    Test number
    688843678864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,251 miles (+621)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    796720130324
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass131,630 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    214744659734
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,630 miles (+375)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    141215338554
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,255 miles (+1,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,255 miles
    Test number
    387467064849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill corroded but not in any prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,221 miles (+394)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    150754574279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower edge of inner sill slightly corroded

  8. Pass129,827 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    344514316087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corroded near jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail129,827 miles (+743)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    903576089487
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corroded near jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass129,084 miles (+742)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    125755542589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass128,342 miles (+468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,342 miles
    Test number
    700761943009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass127,874 miles (+2,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,874 miles
    Test number
    857890399222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s brake back plates corroded

  13. Pass125,818 miles (+2,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,818 miles
    Test number
    958020294285
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass123,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,564 miles
    Test number
    999626793057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail123,564 miles (+4,691)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,564 miles
    Test number
    429395293071
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass118,873 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    395923392092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail118,783 miles (+5,168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    907090492088
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass113,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    125542491456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,615 miles (+6,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    527781891080
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass107,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    820942089219
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail107,114 miles (+9,921)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,114 miles
    Test number
    321140589432
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass97,193 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    572653758220
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail97,182 miles (+991)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,182 miles
    Test number
    363042058290
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass96,191 miles (+4,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,191 miles
    Test number
    861339647173
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass91,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    91,421 miles
    Test number
    120815546149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,421 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,421 miles
    Test number
    141765846190
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T400 AGE

Does T400 AGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 AGE is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 AGE?
The MOT on T400 AGE is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 AGE done?
T400 AGE was recorded at 134,798 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,177 miles a year.
Has T400 AGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 AGE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T400 AGE 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 AGE find?
T400 AGE passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: all wheel arches starting to corrode; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode, and 2 more.

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