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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

T40 VRGMOT history

T40 VRG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,302 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 VRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 VRG was last recorded at 152,302 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,708 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
3,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,302 miles
  • 2025 – 151,708 miles
  • 2023 – 150,034 miles
  • 2022 – 149,882 miles
  • 2021 – 149,238 miles
  • 2020 – 148,402 miles
  • 2019 – 147,092 miles
  • 2018 – 144,910 miles
  • 2016 – 144,359 miles
  • 2015 – 143,217 miles
  • 2014 – 140,467 miles
  • 2013 – 131,754 miles
  • 2012 – 123,752 miles
  • 2011 – 117,953 miles
  • 2010 – 109,497 miles
  • 2009 – 102,153 miles
  • 2008 – 92,793 miles
  • 2007 – 81,988 miles
  • 2006 – 73,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,302 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,302 miles (+594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,302 miles
    Test number
    388182787783
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,708 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    151,708 miles
    Test number
    302206663961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass150,034 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,034 miles
    Test number
    167256051913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,981 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,981 miles
    Test number
    446646708515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail149,882 miles (+644)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,882 miles
    Test number
    595220153051
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,238 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,238 miles
    Test number
    327283883138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Fail149,236 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,236 miles
    Test number
    833522448333
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Fail149,236 miles (+834)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,236 miles
    Test number
    882428720045
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,402 miles (+1,310)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    225087495851
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,092 miles (+2,182)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,092 miles
    Test number
    476980830027
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass144,910 miles (+551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    139115481887
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass144,359 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,359 miles
    Test number
    107233149219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass143,217 miles (+2,750)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,217 miles
    Test number
    149500155152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass140,467 miles (+8,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    236843914437
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Pass131,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    131,754 miles
    Test number
    205342213101
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Fail131,754 miles (+8,002)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,754 miles
    Test number
    938462313157
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  17. Pass123,752 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,752 miles
    Test number
    696591012184
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and slight leak

  18. Fail123,751 miles (+5,798)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    818389002168
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and slight leak

  19. Pass117,953 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    638399301189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Fail117,952 miles (+8,455)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    519155501107
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  21. Pass109,497 miles (+7,344)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    124946900179
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  22. Pass102,153 miles (+9,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    942154219164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  23. Pass92,793 miles (+10,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,793 miles
    Test number
    483822118159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass81,988 miles (+8,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,988 miles
    Test number
    101041827110
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRack worn

  25. Pass73,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    742952106174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,548 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    411872106198
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about T40 VRG

Does T40 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VRG is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 VRG?
The MOT on T40 VRG is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 VRG done?
T40 VRG was recorded at 152,302 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 3,905 miles a year.
Has T40 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 VRG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T40 VRG 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 VRG find?
T40 VRG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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