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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T40 LWBMOT history

T40 LWB is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
135,642 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 LWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 LWB was last recorded at 135,642 miles on 17 Aug 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,641 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,642 miles
  • 2018 – 135,629 miles
  • 2016 – 135,465 miles
  • 2015 – 132,022 miles
  • 2014 – 130,504 miles
  • 2013 – 127,465 miles
  • 2012 – 123,927 miles
  • 2011 – 121,037 miles
  • 2010 – 116,628 miles
  • 2009 – 105,402 miles
  • 2008 – 100,756 miles
  • 2007 – 93,647 miles
  • 2006 – 81,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,642 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Cross member corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,642 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,642 miles
    Test number
    129793256864
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cross member corroded

  2. Fail135,641 miles (+12)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,641 miles
    Test number
    935978228179
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cross member corroded

  3. Pass135,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    639455175173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,629 miles (+164)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    798535557538
    • MajorCentral Upper Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass135,465 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,465 miles
    Test number
    259088844226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,022 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,022 miles
    Test number
    729997205178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,008 miles (+1,504)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,008 miles
    Test number
    216450005179
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass130,504 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,504 miles
    Test number
    356525434122
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass127,465 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,465 miles
    Test number
    835683843110
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  10. Fail127,464 miles (+3,537)1 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,464 miles
    Test number
    689644733172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  11. Pass123,927 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    123,927 miles
    Test number
    949675672078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake Pad Warning Light on

  12. Fail123,927 miles (+2,890)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,927 miles
    Test number
    786133972004
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake Pad Warning Light on

  13. Pass121,037 miles (+47)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    667907461088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  14. Fail120,990 miles (+4,362)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,990 miles
    Test number
    907703051082
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  15. Pass116,628 miles (+11,226)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,628 miles
    Test number
    120740850432
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing
    • NoteRear wiper blade deteriorating
    • NoteWheel trims fitted

  16. Pass105,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,402 miles
    Test number
    294579949059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,402 miles (+4,646)12 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,402 miles
    Test number
    933941049073
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn

  18. Pass100,756 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    123663038051
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/S/F interior door handle missing (opens via a cable)

  19. Fail100,756 miles (+7,109)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    131333438490
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/S/F interior door handle missing (opens via a cable)

  20. Fail93,647 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    182830347422
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in O/S of steering rack

  21. Pass93,647 miles (+11,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    730700447059
    • NoteSlight play in O/S of steering rack

  22. Fail81,761 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    231628226019
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteO/S/F and N/S/F inner CV gaitors insecure

  23. Pass81,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    81,761 miles
    Test number
    492628126086
    • NoteO/S/F and N/S/F inner CV gaitors insecure

Questions about T40 LWB

Does T40 LWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 LWB expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 LWB?
The MOT on T40 LWB expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 LWB done?
T40 LWB was recorded at 135,642 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2024, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has T40 LWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 LWB has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 LWB 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 LWB find?
T40 LWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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