Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T400 VELMOT history
T400 VEL is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 16 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,479 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,479 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 VEL
- 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
- 16 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 VEL was last recorded at 134,479 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,460 miles · 25 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 3,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,479 miles
- 2024 – 133,627 miles
- 2023 – 131,210 miles
- 2022 – 126,155 miles
- 2021 – 121,463 miles
- 2020 – 114,952 miles
- 2019 – 108,700 miles
- 2018 – 107,669 miles
- 2017 – 105,530 miles
- 2016 – 102,359 miles
- 2015 – 101,964 miles
- 2014 – 101,227 miles
- 2013 – 98,045 miles
- 2012 – 94,101 miles
- 2011 – 87,997 miles
- 2010 – 81,594 miles
- 2009 – 75,446 miles
- 2008 – 70,677 miles
- 2007 – 65,243 miles
- 2006 – 57,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,479 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Both front inner brake disc guards corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,479 miles (+19)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,479 miles
- Test number
- 629337334918
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing
Fail134,460 miles (+833)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,460 miles
- Test number
- 696353100584
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing
Pass133,627 miles (+2,417)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,627 miles
- Test number
- 544438216197
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both front drop link
- AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings
- AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering arms
Pass131,210 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 131,210 miles
- Test number
- 717543502084
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail131,207 miles (+5,052)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,207 miles
- Test number
- 657386263651
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass126,155 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 126,155 miles
- Test number
- 177011657528
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner brake disc guards corroded
Fail126,152 miles (+4,689)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,152 miles
- Test number
- 215685779268
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner brake disc guards corroded
Pass121,463 miles (+6,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,463 miles
- Test number
- 187946409615
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,952 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 114,952 miles
- Test number
- 342763872260
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,952 miles (+6,252)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,952 miles
- Test number
- 911867920179
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,700 miles (+1,031)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,700 miles
- Test number
- 966722590437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,669 miles (+2,139)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 107,669 miles
- Test number
- 357066084465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,530 miles (+3,171)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,530 miles
- Test number
- 930464977418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,359 miles (+395)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,359 miles
- Test number
- 896894431859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,964 miles (+737)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 101,964 miles
- Test number
- 168556255126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,227 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 101,227 miles
- Test number
- 239609244155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,226 miles (+3,181)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,226 miles
- Test number
- 857881944121
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,045 miles (+3,944)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 98,045 miles
- Test number
- 836484733118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,101 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 94,101 miles
- Test number
- 768919052052
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass87,997 miles (+6,403)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 87,997 miles
- Test number
- 267584531007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass81,594 miles (+6,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 81,594 miles
- Test number
- 190233030436
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass75,446 miles (+4,769)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 75,446 miles
- Test number
- 990943939009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,677 miles (+5,434)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 70,677 miles
- Test number
- 110509128458
- NoteChild seats fitted to n/s centre,middle centre, and middle rear preventing inspection of seat belts
- NoteEngine dirt shield prevents inspection of many testable items
Pass65,243 miles (+7,489)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 65,243 miles
- Test number
- 942469327019
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteAdvise cut in nearside front tyre not showing cord
Pass57,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 57,754 miles
- Test number
- 354942936089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T400 VEL
- Does T400 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 VEL is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T400 VEL?
- The MOT on T400 VEL is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T400 VEL done?
- T400 VEL was recorded at 134,479 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
- Has T400 VEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 VEL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T400 VEL 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 VEL find?
- T400 VEL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 6 more.
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