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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T401 TNAMOT history

T401 TNA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
154,607 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 TNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T401 TNA was last recorded at 154,607 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 7,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,981 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,626 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,607 miles
  • 2024 – 146,981 miles
  • 2023 – 131,807 miles
  • 2022 – 115,770 miles
  • 2021 – 110,608 miles
  • 2020 – 108,710 miles
  • 2019 – 106,333 miles
  • 2018 – 103,225 miles
  • 2017 – 102,381 miles
  • 2016 – 101,575 miles
  • 2015 – 100,370 miles
  • 2013 – 99,637 miles
  • 2012 – 98,706 miles
  • 2011 – 96,683 miles
  • 2010 – 94,374 miles
  • 2009 – 88,045 miles
  • 2008 – 81,704 miles
  • 2007 – 77,785 miles
  • 2006 – 72,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,607 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,607 miles (+7,626)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    154,607 miles
    Test number
    533644143234
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass146,981 miles (+15,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,981 miles
    Test number
    952861183430
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Multiple rubber mounts cracking/perished (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass131,807 miles (+16,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,807 miles
    Test number
    704601204985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass115,770 miles (+5,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,770 miles
    Test number
    294491419351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords glass in in tread block of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass110,608 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,608 miles
    Test number
    376311854390
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass108,710 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,710 miles
    Test number
    534288010535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,333 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    658946013129
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail106,330 miles (+3,105)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,330 miles
    Test number
    492681592730
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass103,225 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,225 miles
    Test number
    849744576969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail103,225 miles (+844)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,225 miles
    Test number
    355634857477
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass102,381 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    808260514167
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer mounting broken. But exhaust still secure

  12. Pass101,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    592781765826
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer mounting broken

  13. Fail101,575 miles (+1,205)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    106883055505
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer mounting broken

  14. Pass100,370 miles (+733)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,370 miles
    Test number
    828242095068
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteScreen cracked. not in testable area.
    • NoteSmall amount of play inos rack ball joint

  15. Fail99,637 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    347814493470
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass99,637 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,637 miles
    Test number
    639684293282
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass98,706 miles (+2,023)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    98,706 miles
    Test number
    347317302376
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteScreen cracked. not in tested zone.

  18. Fail96,683 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    358475011455
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass96,683 miles (+2,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,683 miles
    Test number
    787125811215
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass94,374 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,374 miles
    Test number
    743150120290
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass88,045 miles (+6,341)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,045 miles
    Test number
    172492409295
    • NoteRear number plate font differs from front/shaded letters.

  22. Pass81,704 miles (+3,919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    223668808238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,785 miles (+5,521)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,785 miles
    Test number
    341939207462
    • NotePinhole in rear exhaust box
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack, offside

  24. Pass72,264 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    72,264 miles
    Test number
    560568906223
    • NoteFront tyres are worn near legal limit

Questions about T401 TNA

Does T401 TNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 TNA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T401 TNA?
The MOT on T401 TNA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T401 TNA done?
T401 TNA was recorded at 154,607 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has T401 TNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 TNA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T401 TNA 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 T401 TNA find?
T401 TNA passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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