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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T40 ADOMOT history

T40 ADO is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 171,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
171,058 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 ADO was last recorded at 171,058 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 3,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,867 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,191 miles
Average per year
5,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,058 miles
  • 2024 – 167,867 miles
  • 2023 – 166,062 miles
  • 2022 – 164,069 miles
  • 2021 – 161,553 miles
  • 2020 – 160,566 miles
  • 2019 – 158,241 miles
  • 2018 – 153,794 miles
  • 2017 – 150,369 miles
  • 2016 – 148,181 miles
  • 2015 – 143,223 miles
  • 2014 – 138,393 miles
  • 2013 – 133,063 miles
  • 2012 – 128,620 miles
  • 2011 – 121,174 miles
  • 2010 – 112,790 miles
  • 2009 – 107,811 miles
  • 2008 – 92,988 miles
  • 2007 – 74,888 miles
  • 2006 – 70,810 miles
  • 2005 – 62,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,058 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,058 miles (+3,191)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    171,058 miles
    Test number
    229602228775
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass167,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    167,867 miles
    Test number
    142574436655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail167,867 miles (+1,805)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,867 miles
    Test number
    551724465801
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,062 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,062 miles
    Test number
    336641557468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack gaitors twisted

  5. Pass164,069 miles (+2,516)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,069 miles
    Test number
    135320195784
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass161,553 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,553 miles
    Test number
    284325561918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  7. Fail161,553 miles (+987)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,553 miles
    Test number
    568598371752
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  8. Pass160,566 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,566 miles
    Test number
    693995153462
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  9. Fail160,566 miles (+2,325)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,566 miles
    Test number
    726268063284
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass158,241 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,241 miles
    Test number
    135307734665
    • MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers On Windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Rack Bushes Deteriorated / Slight Play In Bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boot Split But Still Preventing Ingres Of Dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

  11. Fail158,241 miles (+4,447)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,241 miles
    Test number
    728992610907
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Before Middle Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb Dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Stickers On Windscreen (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryFront Steering Rack Bushes Deteriorated / Slight Play In Bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boot Split But Still Preventing Ingres Of Dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Showing Signs Of Ageing

  12. Pass153,794 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,794 miles
    Test number
    715408516409
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail153,791 miles (+3,422)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,791 miles
    Test number
    361612404540
    • FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass150,369 miles (+2,188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    311172825938
    • AdvisoryFront Both Steering Rack Bushes Deteriorated Resulting In Slight Movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays Fitted

  15. Pass148,181 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,181 miles
    Test number
    867879672417
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust Middle Section Slight Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Arm Slight Movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Windows Tinted

  16. Fail148,181 miles (+4,958)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,181 miles
    Test number
    664559382790
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Under Trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust Middle Section Slight Leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering Arm Slight Movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Windows Tinted

  17. Pass143,223 miles (+4,830)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,223 miles
    Test number
    785585035161
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass138,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,393 miles
    Test number
    679727424141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail138,393 miles (+5,330)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,393 miles
    Test number
    367796024147
    • FailureNearside Front 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 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass133,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,063 miles
    Test number
    215534513124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail133,063 miles (+4,443)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,063 miles
    Test number
    735514713123
    • FailureFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass128,620 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,620 miles
    Test number
    257143822138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass121,174 miles (+190)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    121,174 miles
    Test number
    805375521194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail120,984 miles (+8,194)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,984 miles
    Test number
    525326611199
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass112,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    500417420162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail112,782 miles (+4,971)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    720167920158
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail107,811 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    220271039499
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  28. Pass107,811 miles (+14,823)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,811 miles
    Test number
    334231739186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass92,988 miles (+18,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    721079928139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  30. Pass74,888 miles (+4,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    243309527159
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  31. Pass70,810 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    803476976211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass62,591 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    372830285206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T40 ADO

Does T40 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 ADO is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 ADO?
The MOT on T40 ADO 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 T40 ADO done?
T40 ADO was recorded at 171,058 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,412 miles a year.
Has T40 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 ADO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 ADO 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 T40 ADO find?
T40 ADO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear.

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