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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T40 RMJMOT history

T40 RMJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
178,464 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 RMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 RMJ was last recorded at 178,464 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,326 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,138 miles
Average per year
5,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,464 miles
  • 2025 – 177,326 miles
  • 2024 – 176,477 miles
  • 2023 – 174,664 miles
  • 2022 – 172,696 miles
  • 2021 – 167,676 miles
  • 2020 – 164,287 miles
  • 2019 – 161,675 miles
  • 2018 – 158,069 miles
  • 2017 – 153,281 miles
  • 2016 – 148,418 miles
  • 2015 – 143,581 miles
  • 2014 – 138,209 miles
  • 2013 – 133,308 miles
  • 2012 – 126,289 miles
  • 2011 – 119,784 miles
  • 2010 – 112,880 miles
  • 2009 – 107,080 miles
  • 2008 – 95,675 miles
  • 2007 – 83,973 miles
  • 2006 – 67,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,464 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/sRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,464 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    178,464 miles
    Test number
    823823959360
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

  2. Pass177,326 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,326 miles
    Test number
    103527521350
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

  3. Pass176,477 miles (+1,813)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,477 miles
    Test number
    274435049284
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass174,664 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,664 miles
    Test number
    768265880572
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  5. Fail174,662 miles (+1,966)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,662 miles
    Test number
    373798435089
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass172,696 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    172,696 miles
    Test number
    935910821848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail172,694 miles (+5,018)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,694 miles
    Test number
    965066828101
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass167,676 miles (+3,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    167,676 miles
    Test number
    537445597957
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near bolt of rear suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,287 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    164,287 miles
    Test number
    371121155956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,675 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,675 miles
    Test number
    782881055864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,673 miles (+3,604)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,673 miles
    Test number
    555354239137
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass158,069 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,069 miles
    Test number
    928023067393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail158,066 miles (+4,785)1 dangerous8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,066 miles
    Test number
    172810190599
    • DangerousBrake lights work intermittently faulty brake light switch
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass153,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,281 miles
    Test number
    826791577099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,281 miles (+4,863)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,281 miles
    Test number
    245040899999
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  16. Pass148,418 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,418 miles
    Test number
    281479458358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,581 miles
    Test number
    597290445131
    • NoteFront subframe corroded

  18. Fail143,581 miles (+5,372)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,581 miles
    Test number
    686789535142
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront subframe corroded

  19. Pass138,209 miles (+4,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    138,209 miles
    Test number
    155056834159
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded

  20. Pass133,308 miles (+7,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,308 miles
    Test number
    509413833190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass126,289 miles (+6,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,289 miles
    Test number
    238968932428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks fitted

  22. Pass119,784 miles (+6,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    987850141102
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass112,880 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,880 miles
    Test number
    842731540103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  24. Pass107,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    290955229443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail107,080 miles (+11,405)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    764445529174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass95,675 miles (+11,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,675 miles
    Test number
    583743848170
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass83,973 miles (+16,209)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    83,973 miles
    Test number
    180237937178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    750062846105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 RMJ

Does T40 RMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 RMJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 RMJ?
The MOT on T40 RMJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 RMJ done?
T40 RMJ was recorded at 178,464 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,563 miles a year.
Has T40 RMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 RMJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T40 RMJ 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 RMJ find?
T40 RMJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s.

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