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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,460 cc

T400 TOTMOT history

T400 TOT is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 297,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
297,478 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 TOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 TOT was last recorded at 297,478 miles on 20 May 2026, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2018: 255,971 miles, lower than 284,446 miles on 27 Jan 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
297,365 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
4,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,478 miles
  • 2025 – 291,239 miles
  • 2024 – 284,848 miles
  • 2023 – 281,392 miles
  • 2022 – 277,350 miles
  • 2021 – 272,775 miles
  • 2020 – 268,437 miles
  • 2019 – 262,513 miles
  • 2018 – 255,973 miles
  • 2017 – 284,446 miles
  • 2016 – 239,492 miles
  • 2015 – 239,332 miles
  • 2014 – 237,041 miles
  • 2013 – 236,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,478 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sill to floors slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,478 miles (+113)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    297,478 miles
    Test number
    486612263004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail297,365 miles (+6,126)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,365 miles
    Test number
    123367458609
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass291,239 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    291,239 miles
    Test number
    976815974860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill to floors slight corrosion
  4. Fail291,204 miles (+6,356)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,204 miles
    Test number
    438798866906
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill to floors slight corrosion
  5. Pass284,848 miles (+23)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    284,848 miles
    Test number
    107577482047
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front cross member rusted
  6. Fail284,825 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,825 miles
    Test number
    958959441422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front cross member rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill rusty
  7. Pass281,392 miles (+4,042)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    281,392 miles
    Test number
    550375847844
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass277,350 miles (+4,575)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    277,350 miles
    Test number
    461698203034
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass272,775 miles (+4,338)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    272,775 miles
    Test number
    736105039765
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass268,437 miles (+5,924)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    268,437 miles
    Test number
    365250861374
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass262,513 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    262,513 miles
    Test number
    163816896608
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail262,513 miles (+6,540)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,513 miles
    Test number
    368733578446
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass255,973 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    255,973 miles
    Test number
    411810505500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail255,971 miles (-28,475)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,971 miles
    Test number
    676791008998
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Injector pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass284,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    284,446 miles
    Test number
    881488658990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail248,446 miles (+8,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,446 miles
    Test number
    563360221592
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
  17. Pass239,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    239,492 miles
    Test number
    536187373340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail239,485 miles (+153)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,485 miles
    Test number
    285043593036
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Fail239,332 miles (+2,291)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,332 miles
    Test number
    417023181731
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill damaged and corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront nudge bar loose
  20. Pass237,041 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    237,041 miles
    Test number
    236349934337
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  21. Fail237,041 miles (+1,009)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,041 miles
    Test number
    528849634344
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  22. Pass236,032 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    236,032 miles
    Test number
    496900753357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEmission not tested due to exhaust leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSills damaged
  23. Fail236,030 miles13 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,030 miles
    Test number
    225360443340
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEmission not tested due to exhaust leak
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T400 TOT

Does T400 TOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 TOT is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T400 TOT?
The MOT on T400 TOT is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T400 TOT done?
T400 TOT was recorded at 297,478 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,935 miles a year.
Has T400 TOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 TOT has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T400 TOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T400 TOT find?
T400 TOT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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