Volkswagen Caravelle
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T40 NLYMOT history
T40 NLY is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 4 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,970 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 177,970 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T40 NLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 4 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T40 NLY was last recorded at 177,970 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 8,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,581 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,389 miles
- Average per year
- 4,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 177,970 miles
- 2024 – 169,581 miles
- 2023 – 153,170 miles
- 2022 – 137,801 miles
- 2021 – 129,858 miles
- 2020 – 125,576 miles
- 2019 – 123,787 miles
- 2018 – 122,168 miles
- 2017 – 119,618 miles
- 2016 – 115,211 miles
- 2015 – 112,344 miles
- 2006 – 104,038 miles
- 2005 – 87,123 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,970 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,970 miles (+8,389)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 177,970 miles
- Test number
- 761195611887
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,581 miles (+16,411)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 169,581 miles
- Test number
- 892783433403
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,170 miles (+164)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 153,170 miles
- Test number
- 824147427971
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and inner sidewall soft (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,006 miles (+15,205)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,006 miles
- Test number
- 480165588126
- DangerousTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSR tyre low,bald on inner edge & out of shape on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Hazard warning lamps don't operate with the ignition switch in both the on and off positions (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag warning lamp doesn't follow correct sequence (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,801 miles (+7,943)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 137,801 miles
- Test number
- 439068590875
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,858 miles (+4,282)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 129,858 miles
- Test number
- 541195065389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,576 miles (+1,789)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 125,576 miles
- Test number
- 899386062308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,787 miles (+1,619)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,787 miles
- Test number
- 406427173974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,168 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 122,168 miles
- Test number
- 298341651351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,618 miles (+4,407)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 119,618 miles
- Test number
- 666411200145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,211 miles (+2,867)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 115,211 miles
- Test number
- 106663526175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,344 miles (+8,306)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 112,344 miles
- Test number
- 827911045058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,038 miles (+8,450)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 104,038 miles
- Test number
- 734698176236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,588 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,588 miles
- Test number
- 520365896062
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
Pass95,588 miles (+8,465)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 95,588 miles
- Test number
- 914825896077
- NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
Pass87,123 miles (+329)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 87,123 miles
- Test number
- 914253385277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,794 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,794 miles
- Test number
- 622108275241
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Questions about T40 NLY
- Does T40 NLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 NLY is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T40 NLY?
- The MOT on T40 NLY is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T40 NLY done?
- T40 NLY was recorded at 177,970 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,534 miles a year.
- Has T40 NLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T40 NLY has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T40 NLY 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 NLY find?
- T40 NLY passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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