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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T400 BBEMOT history

T400 BBE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 210,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
210,797 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 BBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 BBE was last recorded at 210,797 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,796 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,797 miles
  • 2025 – 209,498 miles
  • 2023 – 206,932 miles
  • 2022 – 205,366 miles
  • 2021 – 202,829 miles
  • 2020 – 199,250 miles
  • 2019 – 194,999 miles
  • 2018 – 186,734 miles
  • 2017 – 172,679 miles
  • 2016 – 157,927 miles
  • 2015 – 147,034 miles
  • 2014 – 136,938 miles
  • 2013 – 129,491 miles
  • 2012 – 119,679 miles
  • 2011 – 109,008 miles
  • 2010 – 97,888 miles
  • 2009 – 87,887 miles
  • 2008 – 76,905 miles
  • 2007 – 65,381 miles
  • 2006 – 54,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,797 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,797 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    210,797 miles
    Test number
    491337465163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,796 miles (+1,298)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,796 miles
    Test number
    324255216617
    • MajorDrive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre soft.
  3. Pass209,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    209,498 miles
    Test number
    350861674934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Fail209,498 miles (+2,566)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,498 miles
    Test number
    149476668416
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s 65kg o/s 70kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake centre return spring broken
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
  5. Pass206,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    206,932 miles
    Test number
    630207773012
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail206,932 miles (+1,566)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,932 miles
    Test number
    695613705055
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass205,366 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    205,366 miles
    Test number
    399123909643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail205,358 miles (+2,529)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,358 miles
    Test number
    542243591568
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass202,829 miles (+80)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    202,829 miles
    Test number
    817140121647
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail202,749 miles (+3,499)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,749 miles
    Test number
    364257439397
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass199,250 miles (+4,251)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,250 miles
    Test number
    496534666850
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass194,999 miles (+8,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,999 miles
    Test number
    916585123734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass186,734 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    186,734 miles
    Test number
    514245736797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail186,705 miles (+14,026)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,705 miles
    Test number
    683734804788
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass172,679 miles (+14,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    172,679 miles
    Test number
    245975172677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass157,927 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,927 miles
    Test number
    252923067073
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Fail157,827 miles (+10,793)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,827 miles
    Test number
    128717043368
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass147,034 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,034 miles
    Test number
    156658965430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Fail147,013 miles (+10,075)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,013 miles
    Test number
    771541300347
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass136,938 miles (+7,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,938 miles
    Test number
    958701414373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass129,491 miles (+9,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,491 miles
    Test number
    706749323364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,679 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,679 miles
    Test number
    805301232325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,008 miles (+11,120)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,008 miles
    Test number
    548686421358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs look worn
    • NoteRear discs look worn
  24. Pass97,888 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    984100530332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,887 miles (+10,982)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    281371339360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,905 miles (+11,524)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    280541838339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass65,381 miles (+10,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,381 miles
    Test number
    580490737313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  28. Pass54,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    612761636345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 BBE

Does T400 BBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 BBE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 BBE?
The MOT on T400 BBE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 BBE done?
T400 BBE was recorded at 210,797 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,063 miles a year.
Has T400 BBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 BBE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 BBE 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 BBE find?
T400 BBE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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