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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T400 APTMOT history

T400 APT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,550 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 APT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 APT was last recorded at 118,550 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,547 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,550 miles
  • 2025 – 111,212 miles
  • 2024 – 107,138 miles
  • 2023 – 104,612 miles
  • 2021 – 99,385 miles
  • 2020 – 91,112 miles
  • 2019 – 83,943 miles
  • 2018 – 75,626 miles
  • 2017 – 68,833 miles
  • 2016 – 58,172 miles
  • 2015 – 51,795 miles
  • 2014 – 44,132 miles
  • 2013 – 35,839 miles
  • 2012 – 21,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,550 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective sleave loose and minnor blow (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth center and rear boxes deteroratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Under trays fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,550 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,550 miles
    Test number
    452692102261
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective sleave loose and minnor blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth center and rear boxes deterorated

  2. Fail118,547 miles (+7,335)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,547 miles
    Test number
    860517222267
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn play and rubber cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective sleave loose and minnor blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth center and rear boxes deterorated

  3. Pass111,212 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,212 miles
    Test number
    573643394921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,138 miles (+2,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    250075332564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass104,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,612 miles
    Test number
    282719914254
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,612 miles (+5,227)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,612 miles
    Test number
    578014375316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,385 miles (+8,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,385 miles
    Test number
    667138401538
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  8. Pass91,112 miles (+7,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    398402197991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  9. Pass83,943 miles (+8,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,943 miles
    Test number
    462308501447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass75,626 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    623692146962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,833 miles (+10,661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    296414243461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,172 miles (+6,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    508936450794
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but exhaust not blowing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass51,795 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    774099592833
    • 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 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail51,707 miles (+7,575)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    485709639274
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass44,132 miles (+8,293)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,132 miles
    Test number
    875758034353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,839 miles (+14,140)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,839 miles
    Test number
    126657833344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,699 miles
    Test number
    278288932375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 APT

Does T400 APT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 APT is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 APT?
The MOT on T400 APT is valid until 10 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 APT done?
T400 APT was recorded at 118,550 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,300 miles a year.
Has T400 APT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 APT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 APT 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 APT find?
T400 APT passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull; central front exhaust mounting defective sleave loose and minnor blow; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.

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