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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T40 SPKMOT history

T40 SPK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 162,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
162,308 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 SPK was last recorded at 162,308 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,307 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,308 miles
  • 2024 – 159,049 miles
  • 2023 – 158,311 miles
  • 2022 – 156,697 miles
  • 2021 – 155,063 miles
  • 2019 – 154,321 miles
  • 2018 – 149,046 miles
  • 2017 – 147,286 miles
  • 2016 – 145,263 miles
  • 2015 – 142,127 miles
  • 2014 – 139,360 miles
  • 2013 – 132,750 miles
  • 2012 – 130,871 miles
  • 2011 – 123,172 miles
  • 2010 – 107,972 miles
  • 2009 – 99,071 miles
  • 2008 – 87,852 miles
  • 2007 – 71,694 miles
  • 2006 – 59,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake wear indicator lit source not found

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill under door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,308 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    162,308 miles
    Test number
    417747821139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail162,307 miles (+3,258)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,307 miles
    Test number
    988222021037
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass159,049 miles (+738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,049 miles
    Test number
    190170052621
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass158,311 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,311 miles
    Test number
    477549794640
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator lit source not found

  5. Fail158,306 miles (+1,609)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,306 miles
    Test number
    123068400732
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator lit source not found
    • AdvisoryUnable to to test emissions because full engine temp of 80 degrees cannot be reached due to cooling fans running constantly

  6. Pass156,697 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,697 miles
    Test number
    659777894415
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill under door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail156,695 miles (+1,632)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,695 miles
    Test number
    799615871586
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill under door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass155,063 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    553504463238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just meets minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow ball (6.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail155,055 miles (+734)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,055 miles
    Test number
    115348445474
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake only just meets minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively tow ball (6.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass154,321 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    133338492684
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement in swivel seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slight pin hole but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine/gearbox

  11. Fail154,321 miles (+5,275)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    820419352208
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight movement in swivel seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slight pin hole but not leaking
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine/gearbox

  12. Pass149,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    149,046 miles
    Test number
    130648716534
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail149,046 miles (+1,760)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,046 miles
    Test number
    535835572124
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass147,286 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,286 miles
    Test number
    876450497662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint ball joint has slight play (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass145,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,263 miles
    Test number
    227556694466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,263 miles (+8)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,263 miles
    Test number
    826808262945
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Fail145,255 miles (+3,128)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,255 miles
    Test number
    547821188424
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) stearing rack bush (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass142,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,127 miles
    Test number
    392700628782
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Fail142,127 miles (+2,767)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,127 miles
    Test number
    802899901833
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing X4 n/s o/s/f and o/s n/s/r (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  20. Pass139,360 miles (+2)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    435560424278
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

  21. Fail139,358 miles (+6,608)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,358 miles
    Test number
    306848314221
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

  22. Pass132,750 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,750 miles
    Test number
    586887613217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail132,750 miles (+1,879)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,750 miles
    Test number
    368024613474
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Pass130,871 miles (+1,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,871 miles
    Test number
    819761872270
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Pass129,509 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    297558522067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass123,172 miles (+15,200)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    498158481132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass107,972 miles (+8,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,972 miles
    Test number
    352675150176
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass99,071 miles (+11,219)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,071 miles
    Test number
    943182489167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,852 miles (+16,158)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    494868178120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass71,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    884399977196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail71,694 miles (+12,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    140469077183
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  32. Pass59,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    283194186145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 SPK

Does T40 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 SPK expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 SPK?
The MOT on T40 SPK expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 SPK done?
T40 SPK was recorded at 162,308 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 5,365 miles a year.
Has T40 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 SPK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T40 SPK 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 SPK find?
T40 SPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake disc corroded; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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