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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

T400 OBLMOT history

T400 OBL is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,997 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 OBL was last recorded at 75,997 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 2,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,639 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,358 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,997 miles
  • 2025 – 73,639 miles
  • 2023 – 72,872 miles
  • 2022 – 71,364 miles
  • 2021 – 70,688 miles
  • 2020 – 70,685 miles
  • 2019 – 70,010 miles
  • 2018 – 65,744 miles
  • 2017 – 62,470 miles
  • 2016 – 56,289 miles
  • 2015 – 51,318 miles
  • 2013 – 39,729 miles
  • 2012 – 30,460 miles
  • 2011 – 30,012 miles
  • 2010 – 27,427 miles
  • 2009 – 23,386 miles
  • 2008 – 20,834 miles
  • 2007 – 17,659 miles
  • 2006 – 15,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    835480449720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,997 miles (+2,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    290390640625
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass73,639 miles (+767)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,639 miles
    Test number
    630473089990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass72,872 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,872 miles
    Test number
    368022295607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,364 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    717177539357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,347 miles (+659)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,347 miles
    Test number
    895900085855
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass70,688 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    500563434255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,685 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,685 miles
    Test number
    852398558580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,010 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,010 miles
    Test number
    914155151907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,744 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    954726995675
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper marker lights not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires cover missing off junction box (1.9.2c)

  11. Fail65,744 miles (+3,274)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    465317992325
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper marker lights not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires cover missing off junction box (1.9.2c)

  12. Pass62,470 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,470 miles
    Test number
    919612613541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail62,151 miles (+5,862)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    740063862675
    • DangerousOffside Rear Leveling Leg Insecure
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill As Marked (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror Glass (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass56,289 miles (+4,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    292149773707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail51,318 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    186904725033
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass51,318 miles (+11,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    208974325002
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass39,729 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,729 miles
    Test number
    988419403145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,460 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,460 miles
    Test number
    197433582400
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Fail30,460 miles (+448)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,460 miles
    Test number
    536093882086
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  20. Pass30,012 miles (+2,585)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,012 miles
    Test number
    529856671069
    • NoteBrake pipes above fuel tank
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  21. Pass27,427 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    541480490021
    • NoteNearside +offside rear +nearside front tyres slighty perished

  22. Fail27,415 miles (+4,029)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,415 miles
    Test number
    114268280442
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside +offside rear +nearside front tyres slighty perished

  23. Pass23,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    882546889062
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail23,386 miles (+2,552)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    962936489031
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass20,834 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,834 miles
    Test number
    941838088027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    192741687467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,659 miles (+1,824)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    690781587012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

  28. Pass15,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,835 miles
    Test number
    643300086053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T400 OBL

Does T400 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 OBL is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 OBL?
The MOT on T400 OBL is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 OBL done?
T400 OBL was recorded at 75,997 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has T400 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 OBL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 OBL 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 OBL find?
T400 OBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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