Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T40 DFBMOT history
T40 DFB is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 165,432 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 DFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 DFB was last recorded at 165,432 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,432 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,432 miles
- 2024 – 158,083 miles
- 2023 – 151,808 miles
- 2022 – 143,295 miles
- 2021 – 135,040 miles
- 2020 – 134,190 miles
- 2019 – 130,709 miles
- 2018 – 129,581 miles
- 2017 – 128,553 miles
- 2016 – 127,860 miles
- 2015 – 127,135 miles
- 2014 – 119,964 miles
- 2013 – 110,891 miles
- 2012 – 103,868 miles
- 2011 – 95,027 miles
- 2010 – 85,106 miles
- 2009 – 75,675 miles
- 2008 – 65,290 miles
- 2007 – 52,359 miles
- 2006 – 42,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,432 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,432 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 165,432 miles
- Test number
- 295000200017
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,432 miles (+7,349)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,432 miles
- Test number
- 342360901248
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front chassis/body leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass158,083 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 158,083 miles
- Test number
- 371965453478
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail158,083 miles (+6,275)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,083 miles
- Test number
- 497358943613
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass151,808 miles (+8,513)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 151,808 miles
- Test number
- 134166334193
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,295 miles (+8,255)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,295 miles
- Test number
- 407399291710
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both calliper brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass135,040 miles (+850)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 135,040 miles
- Test number
- 405906302494
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass134,190 miles (+69)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 134,190 miles
- Test number
- 701575733501
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail134,121 miles (+3,412)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,121 miles
- Test number
- 358667471157
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,709 miles (+1,128)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 130,709 miles
- Test number
- 632628767573
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass129,581 miles (+1,028)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 129,581 miles
- Test number
- 512173116700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass128,553 miles (+693)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 128,553 miles
- Test number
- 340765168138
- AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Pass127,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 127,860 miles
- Test number
- 744542968706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,860 miles (+725)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,860 miles
- Test number
- 632717907569
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass127,135 miles (+7,171)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,135 miles
- Test number
- 775311835246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,964 miles (+9,073)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 119,964 miles
- Test number
- 219449894044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,891 miles (+7,023)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 110,891 miles
- Test number
- 118343413192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,868 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 103,868 miles
- Test number
- 607867712127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,848 miles (+8,821)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,848 miles
- Test number
- 855554712114
- FailureCentre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail95,027 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,027 miles
- Test number
- 198739501160
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass95,027 miles (+9,921)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 95,027 miles
- Test number
- 467609701130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,106 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,106 miles
- Test number
- 270230210157
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass85,106 miles (+9,431)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 85,106 miles
- Test number
- 584010210168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,675 miles (+10,385)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 75,675 miles
- Test number
- 884573719172
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass65,290 miles (+12,931)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 65,290 miles
- Test number
- 384245818120
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass52,359 miles (+10,275)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 52,359 miles
- Test number
- 854896217192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 42,084 miles
- Test number
- 102437716153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T40 DFB
- Does T40 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 DFB is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T40 DFB?
- The MOT on T40 DFB is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 DFB done?
- T40 DFB was recorded at 165,432 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
- Has T40 DFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 DFB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T40 DFB 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 DFB find?
- T40 DFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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