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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T400 MDWMOT history

T400 MDW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 MDW was last recorded at 152,262 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2018: 132,783 miles, lower than 150,195 miles on 10 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,307 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,955 miles
Average per year
4,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,262 miles
  • 2024 – 150,307 miles
  • 2023 – 149,753 miles
  • 2022 – 146,089 miles
  • 2021 – 143,498 miles
  • 2020 – 141,590 miles
  • 2019 – 138,630 miles
  • 2018 – 132,783 miles
  • 2017 – 150,195 miles
  • 2016 – 121,451 miles
  • 2015 – 118,297 miles
  • 2014 – 115,438 miles
  • 2013 – 112,475 miles
  • 2012 – 107,874 miles
  • 2011 – 100,610 miles
  • 2010 – 94,951 miles
  • 2009 – 89,326 miles
  • 2008 – 82,212 miles
  • 2007 – 73,152 miles
  • 2006 – 60,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,262 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.

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,262 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,262 miles
    Test number
    655164094378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,307 miles (+554)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,307 miles
    Test number
    453684000806
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront structure corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside centre outer sills corroded outsides prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass149,753 miles (+3,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,753 miles
    Test number
    198865048047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,089 miles (+2,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    633553214633
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass143,498 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    576338650302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and back section (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass141,590 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    141,590 miles
    Test number
    976861969119
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail141,586 miles (+2,956)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,586 miles
    Test number
    102246440898
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass138,630 miles (+5,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,630 miles
    Test number
    426233559407
    • 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))

  9. Pass132,783 miles (-17,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,783 miles
    Test number
    481210197940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,195 miles (+28,744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,195 miles
    Test number
    565599816998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    322099574724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,451 miles (+3,154)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    617601745568
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass118,297 miles (+2,859)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    405777045010
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail115,438 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,438 miles
    Test number
    306671644096
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass115,438 miles (+2,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,438 miles
    Test number
    329911744040
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass112,475 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    156202343000
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail112,475 miles (+4,601)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    849882743087
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass107,874 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,874 miles
    Test number
    159208242483
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail107,874 miles (+7,264)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,874 miles
    Test number
    476358742073
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass100,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    239932851082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,610 miles (+5,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    778262651097
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass94,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    220938550055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail94,951 miles (+5,625)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,951 miles
    Test number
    520238550031
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  24. Pass89,326 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,326 miles
    Test number
    881298649087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail82,212 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    114212448470
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass82,212 miles (+9,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,212 miles
    Test number
    144072448088
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass73,152 miles (+12,666)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,152 miles
    Test number
    180952457425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass60,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    154949686400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail60,486 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,486 miles
    Test number
    952969686028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about T400 MDW

Does T400 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 MDW is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 MDW?
The MOT on T400 MDW is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 MDW done?
T400 MDW was recorded at 152,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 4,678 miles a year.
Has T400 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 MDW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T400 MDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 MDW find?
T400 MDW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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