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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T400 GENMOT history

T400 GEN is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 4 Aug 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 285,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
285,977 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 GEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Aug 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 GEN was last recorded at 285,977 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
283,402 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,575 miles
Average per year
7,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 285,977 miles
  • 2024 – 283,402 miles
  • 2023 – 280,000 miles
  • 2022 – 275,667 miles
  • 2021 – 270,383 miles
  • 2020 – 266,408 miles
  • 2019 – 262,573 miles
  • 2018 – 255,565 miles
  • 2017 – 251,075 miles
  • 2016 – 246,640 miles
  • 2015 – 243,511 miles
  • 2014 – 240,346 miles
  • 2013 – 232,842 miles
  • 2012 – 227,485 miles
  • 2011 – 216,883 miles
  • 2010 – 211,382 miles
  • 2009 – 198,958 miles
  • 2008 – 182,863 miles
  • 2007 – 161,063 miles
  • 2006 – 149,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,977 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low & both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass285,977 miles (+2,575)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    285,977 miles
    Test number
    724911231143
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low & both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass283,402 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    283,402 miles
    Test number
    297512405898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass280,000 miles (+4,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    280,000 miles
    Test number
    722367188640
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s and o.s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass275,667 miles (+5,284)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    275,667 miles
    Test number
    128703893537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass270,383 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    270,383 miles
    Test number
    363758265814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass266,408 miles (+3,835)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    266,408 miles
    Test number
    660873728159
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass262,573 miles (+7,008)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    262,573 miles
    Test number
    749939021028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass255,565 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    255,565 miles
    Test number
    340818739658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass251,075 miles (+4,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    251,075 miles
    Test number
    310438054963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass246,640 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    246,640 miles
    Test number
    970604728421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass243,511 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    243,511 miles
    Test number
    148137475169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass240,346 miles (+7,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    240,346 miles
    Test number
    378134274148
    • 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)

  13. Pass232,842 miles (+5,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    232,842 miles
    Test number
    237891773447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass227,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    227,485 miles
    Test number
    766505282100
    • 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)

  15. Fail227,485 miles (+10,602)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,485 miles
    Test number
    496995282103
    • FailureExhaust 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)

  16. Pass216,883 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    216,883 miles
    Test number
    965153271117
    • 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)

  17. Pass211,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    211,382 miles
    Test number
    203607080165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail211,382 miles (+12,424)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,382 miles
    Test number
    242696880485
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteWarning light on dash

  19. Pass198,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    198,958 miles
    Test number
    744860729210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    841339919294
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass182,863 miles (+21,800)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    182,863 miles
    Test number
    272367918230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass161,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    161,063 miles
    Test number
    670905587162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail161,063 miles (+11,966)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,063 miles
    Test number
    643895287181
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  24. Pass149,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    149,097 miles
    Test number
    493057706209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 GEN

Does T400 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 GEN is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 GEN?
The MOT on T400 GEN is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 GEN done?
T400 GEN was recorded at 285,977 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 7,116 miles a year.
Has T400 GEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 GEN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on T400 GEN 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 GEN find?
T400 GEN passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 2 more.

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