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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T40 VWCMOT history

T40 VWC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 223,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
223,485 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 VWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 VWC was last recorded at 223,485 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,881 miles · 19 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
604 miles
Average per year
8,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,485 miles
  • 2025 – 210,298 miles
  • 2024 – 202,314 miles
  • 2023 – 192,712 miles
  • 2022 – 183,476 miles
  • 2021 – 176,051 miles
  • 2020 – 168,486 miles
  • 2019 – 162,450 miles
  • 2018 – 151,495 miles
  • 2017 – 143,777 miles
  • 2016 – 138,080 miles
  • 2015 – 135,174 miles
  • 2014 – 131,056 miles
  • 2013 – 125,724 miles
  • 2012 – 115,200 miles
  • 2011 – 109,762 miles
  • 2010 – 90,619 miles
  • 2009 – 71,260 miles
  • 2008 – 63,193 miles
  • 2007 – 56,486 miles
  • 2006 – 48,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,485 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

36 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,485 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    223,485 miles
    Test number
    218808172906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail222,881 miles (+12,583)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,881 miles
    Test number
    947441347191
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass210,298 miles (+7,984)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    210,298 miles
    Test number
    808391070545
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass202,314 miles (+9,602)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    202,314 miles
    Test number
    300196197226
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,712 miles (+9,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    192,712 miles
    Test number
    182679376997
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,476 miles
    Test number
    447428657405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail183,476 miles (+7,425)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,476 miles
    Test number
    447532994771
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass176,051 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,051 miles
    Test number
    526471559699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail176,046 miles (+7,560)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,046 miles
    Test number
    720278646439
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass168,486 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,486 miles
    Test number
    871781774217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Fail168,477 miles (+6,027)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,477 miles
    Test number
    364822528042
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass162,450 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,450 miles
    Test number
    917134292602
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X1 Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail162,443 miles (+10,948)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,443 miles
    Test number
    155472949747
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X1 Front-Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass151,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,495 miles
    Test number
    156952313339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail151,488 miles (+7,711)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,488 miles
    Test number
    108227616861
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass143,777 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,777 miles
    Test number
    191701703001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight wear in st/rack mounting bushs

  17. Fail143,766 miles (+5,686)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,766 miles
    Test number
    536775217058
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded above rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/under covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight wear in st/rack mounting bushs

  18. Pass138,080 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,080 miles
    Test number
    775125103997
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable mounting bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

  19. Fail138,065 miles (+2,891)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    754952940984
    • DangerousBraking system leaking front to back pipe by fuel tank (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable mounting bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

  20. Pass135,174 miles (+4,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,174 miles
    Test number
    856185315248
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  21. Pass131,056 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    117709004216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChips to windscreen

  22. Fail131,056 miles (+5,332)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    727569304229
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChips to windscreen

  23. Pass125,724 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,724 miles
    Test number
    539366203270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChips to windscreen

  24. Fail125,724 miles (+10,524)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,724 miles
    Test number
    838496303244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChips to windscreen

  25. Pass115,200 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    779943412233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHand brake cable retainer spring snapped

  26. Fail115,200 miles (+95)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,200 miles
    Test number
    788993412214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHand brake cable retainer spring snapped

  27. Fail115,105 miles (+5,343)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,105 miles
    Test number
    767155282182
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHand brake cable retainer spring snapped

  28. Pass109,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    997509791189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail109,762 miles (+19,143)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,762 miles
    Test number
    745916791131
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass90,619 miles (+19,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,619 miles
    Test number
    943551900251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass71,260 miles (+8,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    861089089140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  32. Pass63,193 miles (+6,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    303042298162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass56,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    813879697172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail56,486 miles (+7,872)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    614008597161
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  35. Pass48,614 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    804381196158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail43,341 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,341 miles
    Test number
    161888486109
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about T40 VWC

Does T40 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VWC is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 VWC?
The MOT on T40 VWC is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 VWC done?
T40 VWC was recorded at 223,485 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 8,944 miles a year.
Has T40 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 VWC has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 VWC 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 VWC find?
T40 VWC passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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