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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T400 RLCMOT history

T400 RLC is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 178,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,147 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 RLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 RLC was last recorded at 178,147 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,372 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,775 miles
Average per year
5,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,147 miles
  • 2024 – 175,372 miles
  • 2023 – 172,563 miles
  • 2022 – 169,133 miles
  • 2021 – 160,707 miles
  • 2019 – 144,896 miles
  • 2018 – 144,021 miles
  • 2017 – 143,120 miles
  • 2016 – 142,620 miles
  • 2015 – 141,135 miles
  • 2014 – 135,947 miles
  • 2013 – 131,421 miles
  • 2012 – 125,674 miles
  • 2011 – 120,613 miles
  • 2010 – 115,482 miles
  • 2009 – 110,125 miles
  • 2008 – 102,033 miles
  • 2007 – 88,401 miles
  • 2006 – 73,808 miles
  • 2005 – 60,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,147 miles
  • AdvisoryRear rear bumper reinforcer corroded

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,147 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,147 miles
    Test number
    576307228015
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper reinforcer corroded

  2. Pass175,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,372 miles
    Test number
    582739457523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail175,372 miles (+2,809)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,372 miles
    Test number
    927054479926
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass172,563 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,563 miles
    Test number
    139690902427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,561 miles (+3,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,561 miles
    Test number
    356156526182
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass169,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,133 miles
    Test number
    527491876247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,133 miles (+8,426)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,133 miles
    Test number
    834215990335
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass160,707 miles (+15,502)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,707 miles
    Test number
    240828103563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,205 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    145,205 miles
    Test number
    911428592476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,203 miles (+307)5 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    774780443622
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,896 miles (+875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,896 miles
    Test number
    867628918270
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass144,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,021 miles
    Test number
    418407346227
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail144,021 miles (+901)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,021 miles
    Test number
    326980904797
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass143,120 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    413638045240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,620 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,620 miles
    Test number
    348557132039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,135 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,135 miles
    Test number
    574731444340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,947 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    157989774290
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  18. Fail135,947 miles (+5)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    905769474272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

  19. Fail135,942 miles (+4,521)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,942 miles
    Test number
    998597774234
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass131,421 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    131,421 miles
    Test number
    677377963252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,674 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    435819662264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    120,613 miles
    Test number
    968742671284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,613 miles (+5,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,613 miles
    Test number
    448982871270
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass115,482 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    310412370465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass110,125 miles (+8,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,125 miles
    Test number
    561645869242
    • NoteFront number plate slight discoulour.

  26. Pass102,033 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    514065678213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront & rear no/plates deteriorated

  27. Fail102,016 miles (+13,615)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,016 miles
    Test number
    812253778234
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront & rear no/plates deteriorated

  28. Pass88,401 miles (+14,593)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,401 miles
    Test number
    332691867265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT & REAR NO/PLATES DETERIORATED

  29. Pass73,808 miles (+13,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,808 miles
    Test number
    754974856294
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  30. Pass60,661 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    60,661 miles
    Test number
    742339455291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust weak centre pipe
    • NoteSlight play inner rack jointes

Questions about T400 RLC

Does T400 RLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 RLC is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T400 RLC?
The MOT on T400 RLC is valid until 16 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 RLC done?
T400 RLC was recorded at 178,147 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,830 miles a year.
Has T400 RLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 RLC has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T400 RLC 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 RLC find?
T400 RLC passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear rear bumper reinforcer corroded.

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