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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T400 LOWMOT history

T400 LOW is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 267,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
267,918 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 LOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 LOW was last recorded at 267,918 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,063 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
6,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,918 miles
  • 2025 – 267,063 miles
  • 2024 – 265,220 miles
  • 2023 – 262,950 miles
  • 2022 – 260,000 miles
  • 2021 – 257,615 miles
  • 2020 – 255,973 miles
  • 2019 – 252,839 miles
  • 2018 – 244,518 miles
  • 2017 – 236,088 miles
  • 2016 – 228,354 miles
  • 2015 – 222,273 miles
  • 2014 – 214,800 miles
  • 2008 – 164,705 miles
  • 2007 – 158,077 miles
  • 2006 – 144,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,918 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both front wiper blades starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,918 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    267,918 miles
    Test number
    582699061918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass267,063 miles (+1,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    267,063 miles
    Test number
    517841674238
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass265,220 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    265,220 miles
    Test number
    932422673123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass262,950 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    262,950 miles
    Test number
    615033254041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass260,000 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    260,000 miles
    Test number
    378645118700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass257,615 miles (+1,642)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    257,615 miles
    Test number
    329366544019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass255,973 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    255,973 miles
    Test number
    630066667404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass252,839 miles (+8,321)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    252,839 miles
    Test number
    736086416649
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake rods cable tied
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on under side

  9. Pass244,518 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    244,518 miles
    Test number
    488527783082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail244,507 miles (+8,419)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,507 miles
    Test number
    149453479828
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded marked (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

  11. Pass236,088 miles (+182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    236,088 miles
    Test number
    962815275904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split

  12. Fail235,906 miles (+7,552)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,906 miles
    Test number
    188442818293
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades starting to split

  13. Pass228,354 miles (+6,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    228,354 miles
    Test number
    515455468342
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering inner joint play

  14. Pass222,273 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    222,273 miles
    Test number
    309630515143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail222,271 miles (+7,471)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,271 miles
    Test number
    149847005147
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass214,800 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    214,800 miles
    Test number
    175298504069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail214,797 miles (+50,092)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,797 miles
    Test number
    508286704026
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass164,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    164,705 miles
    Test number
    871463608081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail164,705 miles (+6,628)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,705 miles
    Test number
    472243308070
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass158,077 miles (+13,641)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    454601697161
    • NoteFront brakes slightly imbalanced
    • NoteOffside knuckle joint slightly worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear discs worn

  21. Fail144,436 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,436 miles
    Test number
    114308986145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass144,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    144,436 miles
    Test number
    631238686157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 LOW

Does T400 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 LOW is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 LOW?
The MOT on T400 LOW is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 LOW done?
T400 LOW was recorded at 267,918 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
Has T400 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 LOW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T400 LOW 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 LOW find?
T400 LOW passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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