Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T400 ALHMOT history
T400 ALH is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 260,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 260,284 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 ALH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 ALH was last recorded at 260,284 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 3,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Feb 2018: 209,979 miles, lower than 210,200 miles on 27 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 256,601 miles · 12 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,683 miles
- Average per year
- 8,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 260,284 miles
- 2025 – 256,601 miles
- 2024 – 249,910 miles
- 2023 – 242,530 miles
- 2022 – 235,963 miles
- 2021 – 229,896 miles
- 2020 – 224,655 miles
- 2019 – 218,398 miles
- 2018 – 209,979 miles
- 2017 – 210,200 miles
- 2016 – 190,436 miles
- 2015 – 178,856 miles
- 2014 – 166,217 miles
- 2013 – 153,698 miles
- 2012 – 145,833 miles
- 2011 – 138,785 miles
- 2010 – 131,154 miles
- 2009 – 123,695 miles
- 2008 – 115,024 miles
- 2007 – 106,466 miles
- 2006 – 94,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass260,284 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass260,284 miles (+3,683)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 260,284 miles
- Test number
- 535334022115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 256,601 miles
- Test number
- 735182269292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,601 miles (+6,691)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,601 miles
- Test number
- 274030937331
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass249,910 miles (+7,380)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 249,910 miles
- Test number
- 848139123768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass242,530 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 242,530 miles
- Test number
- 360565868883
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail242,530 miles (+6,567)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,530 miles
- Test number
- 780862329070
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass235,963 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 235,963 miles
- Test number
- 159239670987
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area front....chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting area coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to re coil
Fail235,911 miles (+6,015)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,911 miles
- Test number
- 283706018687
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank area chalked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear fuel tank area chalked......to union (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged chalked (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement caliper park lever not returning to its stop (1.1.15 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired partially seized (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area front....chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounting area coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to re coil
Pass229,896 miles (+5,241)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 229,896 miles
- Test number
- 225400547108
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOsf and nsf sill corroded
Pass224,655 miles (+6,257)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 224,655 miles
- Test number
- 269049744001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack leaking
Pass218,398 miles (+8,419)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 218,398 miles
- Test number
- 674097706741
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 middle sections (6.1.2 (a))
Pass209,979 miles (-221)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 209,979 miles
- Test number
- 456996351967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,200 miles (+19,764)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 210,200 miles
- Test number
- 768427802927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,436 miles (+11,580)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 190,436 miles
- Test number
- 797605683391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges
Pass178,856 miles (+25)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 178,856 miles
- Test number
- 255097655071
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBigger size tyres fitted to rear axle.
- NoteWhen cold vehicle smokes almost to excess.vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
Fail178,831 miles (+12,614)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,831 miles
- Test number
- 939286655081
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBigger size tyres fitted to rear axle.
- NoteNearside rear tyre,valve missing behind wheel trim.
- NoteRear brake effort low almost to excess.
- NoteWhen cold vehicle smokes almost to excess.vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
- NoteWhen driven vehicle has no turbo boost apparent,very flat.
Pass166,217 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 166,217 miles
- Test number
- 629912464018
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail166,217 miles (+12,519)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,217 miles
- Test number
- 239102364033
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass153,698 miles (+7,865)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 153,698 miles
- Test number
- 907716043087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,833 miles (+7,048)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 145,833 miles
- Test number
- 765692462043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,785 miles (+7,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 138,785 miles
- Test number
- 956123761037
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass131,154 miles (+7,459)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 131,154 miles
- Test number
- 184782760434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,695 miles (+8,671)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 123,695 miles
- Test number
- 202179159088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,024 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 115,024 miles
- Test number
- 113877058097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail114,998 miles (+8,532)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,998 miles
- Test number
- 951594058095
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass106,466 miles (+12,151)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 106,466 miles
- Test number
- 130145857037
- NotePlastic coating on handbrake cables split & cables rusted.Play in offside front hub.
Pass94,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 94,315 miles
- Test number
- 101785256098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T400 ALH
- Does T400 ALH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 ALH is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 ALH?
- The MOT on T400 ALH is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T400 ALH done?
- T400 ALH was recorded at 260,284 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 8,300 miles a year.
- Has T400 ALH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 ALH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T400 ALH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T400 ALH find?
- T400 ALH passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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