Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,460 cc

T40 JEXMOT history

T40 JEX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,110 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T40 JEX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T40 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 JEX was last recorded at 128,110 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,001 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,109 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,110 miles
  • 2025 – 126,001 miles
  • 2024 – 122,546 miles
  • 2023 – 114,191 miles
  • 2022 – 112,675 miles
  • 2021 – 110,252 miles
  • 2020 – 108,036 miles
  • 2019 – 107,496 miles
  • 2018 – 105,206 miles
  • 2017 – 102,246 miles
  • 2016 – 97,965 miles
  • 2015 – 91,045 miles
  • 2014 – 83,369 miles
  • 2013 – 81,282 miles
  • 2012 – 77,556 miles
  • 2011 – 73,419 miles
  • 2010 – 67,953 miles
  • 2009 – 60,547 miles
  • 2008 – 55,824 miles
  • 2007 – 50,247 miles
  • 2006 – 45,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Misting of diesel from leak off pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,110 miles (+2,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,110 miles
    Test number
    129297856742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass126,001 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    904243619415
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail125,990 miles (+3,444)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,990 miles
    Test number
    390927615846
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass122,546 miles (+220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,546 miles
    Test number
    478230136679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,326 miles (+8,135)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    791858581327
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheels
    • AdvisoryTemperature guage not working

  6. Pass114,191 miles (+1,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    114,191 miles
    Test number
    201365227932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,675 miles (+2,423)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    570777113806
    • Advisory3rd row seat buckle sticky
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border line pass, CHANGE ASAP!!! (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border line pass, change asap!! (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInjector cylinder 1 blowing past
    • AdvisoryMisting of diesel from leak off pipes

  8. Pass110,252 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    761155745115
    • Advisory3rd row seat middle buckle sticky
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryMisting of diesel from leak off pipes
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  9. Fail110,246 miles (+2,210)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,246 miles
    Test number
    631413769718
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Advisory3rd row seat middle buckle sticky
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryMisting of diesel from leak off pipes
    • AdvisoryN/s track rod end small hole
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  10. Pass108,036 miles (+540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,036 miles
    Test number
    979973182117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass107,496 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    107,496 miles
    Test number
    784006502020
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail107,480 miles (+2,274)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,480 miles
    Test number
    660234182664
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass105,206 miles (+139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,206 miles
    Test number
    979997510853
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear inner face corroded - Strong advise (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail105,067 miles (+2,821)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    512000350262
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

  15. Pass102,246 miles (+4,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    256911320854
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass97,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,965 miles
    Test number
    877744829761
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail97,965 miles (+6,920)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,965 miles
    Test number
    111777987187
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass91,045 miles (+7,676)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,045 miles
    Test number
    197173245401
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass83,369 miles (+2,087)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,369 miles
    Test number
    505915854022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres perishing
    • NoteRear tyres are perished, no cords visible

  20. Pass81,282 miles (+3,726)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,282 miles
    Test number
    325110263010
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split on edges but clearing screen ok
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished ans showing signs of age splits
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass77,556 miles (+4,137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    557131162056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,419 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    165541861427
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass73,419 miles (+5,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    739561861093
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass67,953 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    412157230034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,547 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    783741639079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,824 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,824 miles
    Test number
    714819638032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    181598437022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail50,247 miles (+5,138)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    143148937011
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass45,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    860000346090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 JEX

Does T40 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 JEX is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 JEX?
The MOT on T40 JEX is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 JEX done?
T40 JEX was recorded at 128,110 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has T40 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 JEX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 JEX 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 JEX find?
T40 JEX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

Related registrations

Browse all T40J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.