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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T400 MGDMOT history

T400 MGD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 11 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 288,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
288,858 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 MGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 MGD was last recorded at 288,858 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 1,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,083 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,775 miles
Average per year
8,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 288,858 miles
  • 2024 – 287,083 miles
  • 2023 – 279,837 miles
  • 2022 – 272,577 miles
  • 2021 – 265,973 miles
  • 2020 – 263,133 miles
  • 2019 – 260,410 miles
  • 2018 – 256,307 miles
  • 2017 – 248,835 miles
  • 2016 – 241,518 miles
  • 2015 – 235,200 miles
  • 2014 – 224,693 miles
  • 2013 – 213,158 miles
  • 2012 – 201,676 miles
  • 2011 – 191,185 miles
  • 2010 – 180,406 miles
  • 2009 – 167,282 miles
  • 2008 – 155,099 miles
  • 2007 – 138,759 miles
  • 2006 – 121,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,858 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass288,858 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    288,858 miles
    Test number
    445442001002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass287,083 miles (+7,246)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    287,083 miles
    Test number
    280420244200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass279,837 miles (+7,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    279,837 miles
    Test number
    700183512162
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier heavily corroded

  4. Pass272,577 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    272,577 miles
    Test number
    945998790338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass265,973 miles (+2,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    265,973 miles
    Test number
    527952326513
    • AdvisoryAll underside has been treated with underseal

  6. Pass263,133 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    263,133 miles
    Test number
    314471873565
    • AdvisoryALL UNDERSIDE HAS BEEN TREATED WITH UNDER SEAL

  7. Pass260,410 miles (+4,103)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    260,410 miles
    Test number
    777423412263
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside heat shield corroded but still effective

  8. Pass256,307 miles (+7,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    256,307 miles
    Test number
    320630340445
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner corrosion to inner sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass248,835 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    248,835 miles
    Test number
    950268812207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail248,834 miles (+7,316)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,834 miles
    Test number
    696457375572
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass241,518 miles (+6,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    241,518 miles
    Test number
    575870034746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass235,200 miles (+10,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    235,200 miles
    Test number
    328588494131
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front caliper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass224,693 miles (+11,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    224,693 miles
    Test number
    595553074270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded at rear

  14. Pass213,158 miles (+1)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    213,158 miles
    Test number
    226157563221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail213,157 miles (+11,481)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,157 miles
    Test number
    216346363266
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass201,676 miles (+10,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    201,676 miles
    Test number
    569340872295
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass191,185 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    191,185 miles
    Test number
    579307251294
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail191,183 miles (+10,777)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,183 miles
    Test number
    159486651230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass180,406 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    180,406 miles
    Test number
    600246060235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorated but readable
    • NoteDiesel spill pipes wet

  20. Fail180,404 miles (+13,122)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,404 miles
    Test number
    352686760214
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth number plates deteriorated but readable
    • NoteDiesel spill pipes wet

  21. Pass167,282 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    167,282 miles
    Test number
    432461279275
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre

  22. Fail167,281 miles (+12,182)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,281 miles
    Test number
    531581679298
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass155,099 miles (+16,340)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    155,099 miles
    Test number
    772293868231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass138,759 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    138,759 miles
    Test number
    201079467202
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail138,749 miles (+16,900)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,749 miles
    Test number
    833578667290
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass121,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    121,849 miles
    Test number
    170798176213
    • 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)

Questions about T400 MGD

Does T400 MGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T400 MGD expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T400 MGD?
The MOT on T400 MGD expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T400 MGD done?
T400 MGD was recorded at 288,858 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 8,783 miles a year.
Has T400 MGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 MGD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T400 MGD 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 MGD find?
T400 MGD passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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