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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T400 GSSMOT history

T400 GSS is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 206,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
206,558 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 GSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 GSS was last recorded at 206,558 miles on 27 May 2026, 10,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,793 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,765 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,558 miles
  • 2025 – 195,793 miles
  • 2024 – 187,912 miles
  • 2023 – 182,648 miles
  • 2022 – 176,815 miles
  • 2021 – 166,477 miles
  • 2020 – 157,127 miles
  • 2019 – 142,049 miles
  • 2018 – 131,136 miles
  • 2017 – 127,138 miles
  • 2016 – 123,637 miles
  • 2014 – 118,451 miles
  • 2013 – 109,208 miles
  • 2012 – 102,405 miles
  • 2011 – 94,363 miles
  • 2010 – 84,916 miles
  • 2009 – 76,781 miles
  • 2008 – 67,937 miles
  • 2007 – 57,236 miles
  • 2006 – 45,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,558 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear rear seats not fitted
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll steering rack bushes worn

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,558 miles (+10,765)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    206,558 miles
    Test number
    519621782461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats not fitted
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering rack bushes worn

  2. Pass195,793 miles (+46)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    195,793 miles
    Test number
    581923546559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,747 miles (+7,835)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,747 miles
    Test number
    861315874342
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,912 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    187,912 miles
    Test number
    204679129585
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail187,912 miles (+5,264)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,912 miles
    Test number
    567551006182
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass182,648 miles (+5,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    182,648 miles
    Test number
    411451829768
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass176,815 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,815 miles
    Test number
    261610125356
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre seats not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail176,815 miles (+10,338)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,815 miles
    Test number
    252571377645
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll exhaust clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all centre brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre seats not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass166,477 miles (+9,350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    166,477 miles
    Test number
    393692774097
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass157,127 miles (+15,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    914722791778
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass142,049 miles (+10,913)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,049 miles
    Test number
    950377013463
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes imbalanced 24% (os weaker)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension, very little travel.

  12. Pass131,136 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    131,136 miles
    Test number
    617058910306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,138 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    127,138 miles
    Test number
    259111472402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,637 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    915600446553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,451 miles (+9,243)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,451 miles
    Test number
    475711404148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    405006293032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,208 miles (+6,803)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    406114993069
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass102,405 miles (+8,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,405 miles
    Test number
    178843702118
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass94,363 miles (+9,447)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,363 miles
    Test number
    486036691058
    • NoteBrake pad warming lamp on

  20. Pass84,916 miles (+8,135)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,916 miles
    Test number
    452284200195
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass76,781 miles (+8,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,781 miles
    Test number
    212471719110
    • NoteN/s/f lower arm joint boot split

  22. Pass67,937 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    201900908135
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split.

  23. Fail67,937 miles (+10,701)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    191409498063
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split.

  24. Pass57,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    554719087019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,236 miles (+11,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,236 miles
    Test number
    564969087082
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  26. Fail45,951 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    370865396063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN.s.r tyre on 3mm and perishing on sidewall.

  27. Pass45,951 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,951 miles
    Test number
    590925396071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN.s.r tyre on 3mm and perishing on sidewall.

Questions about T400 GSS

Does T400 GSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 GSS is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 GSS?
The MOT on T400 GSS is valid until 29 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 GSS done?
T400 GSS was recorded at 206,558 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has T400 GSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 GSS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T400 GSS 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 GSS find?
T400 GSS passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 17 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 14 more.

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