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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,792 cc

T400 VRGMOT history

T400 VRG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 4 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 198,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
198,969 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T400 VRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T400 VRG was last recorded at 198,969 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 12,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,335 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12,634 miles
Average per year
9,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 198,969 miles
  • 2023 – 186,335 miles
  • 2022 – 176,875 miles
  • 2021 – 173,703 miles
  • 2020 – 161,250 miles
  • 2019 – 147,954 miles
  • 2018 – 134,568 miles
  • 2017 – 122,690 miles
  • 2016 – 109,520 miles
  • 2015 – 90,517 miles
  • 2014 – 85,304 miles
  • 2013 – 80,638 miles
  • 2012 – 75,061 miles
  • 2011 – 69,079 miles
  • 2010 – 62,586 miles
  • 2009 – 55,729 miles
  • 2008 – 49,709 miles
  • 2007 – 39,093 miles
  • 2006 – 28,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,969 miles (+12,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,969 miles
    Test number
    750022613020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass186,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    186,335 miles
    Test number
    743413189439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail186,335 miles (+9,460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,335 miles
    Test number
    922638506788
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. kick up (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass176,875 miles (+3,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,875 miles
    Test number
    606214712683
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass173,703 miles (+12,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,703 miles
    Test number
    333502997344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,250 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,250 miles
    Test number
    979558912689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail161,180 miles (+13,226)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,180 miles
    Test number
    548694308917
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle to difficult to open (6.2.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass147,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    147,954 miles
    Test number
    308821444398
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail147,954 miles (+13,386)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,954 miles
    Test number
    848253311489
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass134,568 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    704590695540
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyser and centre section badly corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail134,567 miles (+11,877)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,567 miles
    Test number
    926287076454
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyser and centre section badly corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass122,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,690 miles
    Test number
    619558980634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail122,690 miles (+13,170)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,690 miles
    Test number
    542167291353
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,520 miles (+19,003)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,520 miles
    Test number
    773804509014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,517 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    586049745044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    198206424123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,304 miles (+4,666)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,304 miles
    Test number
    868526424117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

  18. Pass80,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    306556633104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail80,638 miles (+5,577)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    958644333146
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,061 miles
    Test number
    375103842162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,061 miles (+5,982)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,061 miles
    Test number
    168310942169
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass69,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    286053741156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail69,079 miles (+6,493)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,079 miles
    Test number
    295143141189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail62,586 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    543924540194
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass62,586 miles (+6,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,586 miles
    Test number
    553724040172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass55,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    510292949144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,729 miles (+6,020)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    613462149130
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  28. Pass49,709 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    514273248198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,705 miles (+10,612)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,705 miles
    Test number
    380202948185
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass39,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    39,093 miles
    Test number
    134868647443
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  31. Fail39,093 miles (+10,770)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,093 miles
    Test number
    284868447030
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  32. Pass28,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    580406426087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail28,323 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,323 miles
    Test number
    234146026017
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about T400 VRG

Does T400 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T400 VRG expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T400 VRG?
The MOT on T400 VRG expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T400 VRG done?
T400 VRG was recorded at 198,969 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 9,402 miles a year.
Has T400 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T400 VRG has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T400 VRG 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 VRG find?
T400 VRG passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner edge.

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