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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T40 FOYMOT history

T40 FOY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 279,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2022
Mileage
279,488 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 FOY
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 FOY was last recorded at 279,488 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Nov 2020: 247,505 miles, lower than 267,921 miles on 25 Apr 2019.

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
279,487 miles · 16 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 279,488 miles
  • 2020 – 247,505 miles
  • 2019 – 267,921 miles
  • 2018 – 262,177 miles
  • 2017 – 255,005 miles
  • 2016 – 249,141 miles
  • 2015 – 243,868 miles
  • 2014 – 236,154 miles
  • 2013 – 227,819 miles
  • 2012 – 219,717 miles
  • 2011 – 210,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,488 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front both tyres have wear on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,488 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    279,488 miles
    Test number
    860023521245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail279,487 miles (+31,982)4 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,487 miles
    Test number
    672183784411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PLUS NOISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ARM INTO RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass247,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    247,505 miles
    Test number
    621367522565
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail247,505 miles (-20,416)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,505 miles
    Test number
    347791125151
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass267,921 miles (+5,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    267,921 miles
    Test number
    386410027177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass262,177 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    262,177 miles
    Test number
    162583215908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail262,176 miles (+7,171)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,176 miles
    Test number
    860553292211
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass255,005 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    255,005 miles
    Test number
    432858890403
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail255,004 miles (+5,863)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,004 miles
    Test number
    454273819942
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have wear on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass249,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    249,141 miles
    Test number
    364745544211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail249,141 miles (+5,273)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,141 miles
    Test number
    804875587057
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass243,868 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    243,868 miles
    Test number
    196838495414
    • NoteO/S wiper split but still clearing
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has been marked on the outer sidewall

  13. Fail243,868 miles (+7,714)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,868 miles
    Test number
    118097495031
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S wiper split but still clearing
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has been marked on the outer sidewall

  14. Pass236,154 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    236,154 miles
    Test number
    885673694059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail236,152 miles (+8,333)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,152 miles
    Test number
    706442194021
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass227,819 miles (+8,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    227,819 miles
    Test number
    525425593097
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass219,717 miles (+9,003)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    219,717 miles
    Test number
    466259372020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edge
    • NoteCuts in both front tyres

  18. Pass210,714 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    210,714 miles
    Test number
    906390191044
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T40 FOY

Does T40 FOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 FOY expired on 21 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 FOY?
The MOT on T40 FOY expired on 21 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 FOY done?
T40 FOY was recorded at 279,488 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 6,459 miles a year.
Has T40 FOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 FOY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T40 FOY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 FOY find?
T40 FOY passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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