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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T40 CPAMOT history

T40 CPA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 278,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
278,376 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 CPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 CPA was last recorded at 278,376 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 5,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2012: 229,899 km, lower than 280,999 km on 5 Mar 2011.

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
272,678 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,698 miles
Average per year
2,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 278,376 miles
  • 2025 – 272,678 miles
  • 2024 – 269,426 miles
  • 2023 – 264,507 miles
  • 2022 – 259,592 miles
  • 2021 – 255,946 miles
  • 2020 – 253,067 miles
  • 2019 – 245,606 miles
  • 2018 – 238,627 miles
  • 2016 – 221,966 miles
  • 2015 – 212,410 miles
  • 2014 – 204,433 miles
  • 2013 – 194,212 miles
  • 2007 – 238,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,376 miles (+5,698)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    278,376 miles
    Test number
    117307260823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  2. Pass272,678 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    272,678 miles
    Test number
    737082142116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass269,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    269,426 miles
    Test number
    543571456408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail269,426 miles (+4,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,426 miles
    Test number
    660996919490
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass264,507 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    264,507 miles
    Test number
    703430080418
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front sill showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass259,592 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    259,592 miles
    Test number
    948734265239
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill, shows corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill, shows corrosion.

  7. Pass255,946 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    255,946 miles
    Test number
    100124210775
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail255,934 miles (+2,867)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,934 miles
    Test number
    654574952199
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass253,067 miles (+7,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    253,067 miles
    Test number
    317875419243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass245,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    245,606 miles
    Test number
    828897616898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail245,606 miles (+6,979)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,606 miles
    Test number
    765294214947
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass238,627 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    238,627 miles
    Test number
    705521877745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outside 205 60 16

  13. Fail238,616 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,616 miles
    Test number
    138194683717
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on outside 205 60 16

  14. Pass230,078 km (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    230,078 km
    Test number
    698448260962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll other pipes covered

  15. Fail229,979 km2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,979 km
    Test number
    700648673425
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll other pipes covered

  16. Pass221,966 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    221,966 miles
    Test number
    581526378797
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail221,926 miles (+9,516)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,926 miles
    Test number
    701275695642
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/60/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass212,410 miles (+7,977)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    212,410 miles
    Test number
    975706365053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail204,433 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,433 miles
    Test number
    155211284036
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully assess condition of brake pipes because of protective covering

  20. Pass204,433 miles (+10,221)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    204,433 miles
    Test number
    538061384000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully assess condition of brake pipes because of protective covering

  21. Pass194,212 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    194,212 miles
    Test number
    146588663063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect compontants due to covering (underseal)

  22. Pass229,899 km (-51,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    229,899 km
    Test number
    559443462039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass280,999 km (+12,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    280,999 km
    Test number
    886884261045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass268,510 km (+10,972)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    268,510 km
    Test number
    291925860013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass257,538 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    257,538 km
    Test number
    834467589055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail257,538 km (+10,927)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,538 km
    Test number
    833036489020
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass246,611 km (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    246,611 km
    Test number
    272854068037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass238,781 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    238,781 km
    Test number
    170027587010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail238,637 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,637 miles
    Test number
    854139367022
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T40 CPA

Does T40 CPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 CPA is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 CPA?
The MOT on T40 CPA is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 CPA done?
T40 CPA was recorded at 278,376 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 2,099 miles a year.
Has T40 CPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 CPA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 CPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 CPA find?
T40 CPA passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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