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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T41 OWJMOT history

T41 OWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 395,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
395,299 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
12,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T41 OWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T41 OWJ was last recorded at 395,299 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
395,201 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
12,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 395,299 miles
  • 2025 – 395,201 miles
  • 2024 – 386,584 miles
  • 2017 – 345,037 miles
  • 2016 – 256,346 miles
  • 2015 – 247,836 miles
  • 2013 – 242,161 miles
  • 2012 – 235,264 miles
  • 2011 – 219,444 miles
  • 2010 – 214,454 miles
  • 2009 – 202,260 miles
  • 2008 – 194,525 miles
  • 2007 – 148,849 miles
  • 2006 – 147,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass395,299 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass395,299 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    395,299 miles
    Test number
    627241736945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail395,201 miles (+8,617)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    395,201 miles
    Test number
    343919870387
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass386,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    386,584 miles
    Test number
    410315910932
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail386,584 miles (+41,547)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    386,584 miles
    Test number
    733800464496
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam O/S and N/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass345,037 miles (+88,691)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    345,037 miles
    Test number
    844326500253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass256,346 miles (+8,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    256,346 miles
    Test number
    999060409244
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass247,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    247,836 miles
    Test number
    266984505423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail247,836 miles (+5,675)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,836 miles
    Test number
    487103905162
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass242,161 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    242,161 miles
    Test number
    285037103313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  10. Fail242,161 miles (+6,897)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,161 miles
    Test number
    319857203367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  11. Pass235,264 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    235,264 miles
    Test number
    465998992276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail235,248 miles (+15,804)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,248 miles
    Test number
    508431392292
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass219,444 miles (+4,370)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    219,444 miles
    Test number
    798891151263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront both side wipers deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f steeing tie rod bar joint has play

  14. Pass215,074 miles (+620)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    215,074 miles
    Test number
    228250911088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront both side steering tie rod bars play

  15. Pass214,454 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    214,454 miles
    Test number
    451174870278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail214,433 miles (+12,173)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,433 miles
    Test number
    194483470293
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass202,260 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    202,260 miles
    Test number
    483750299216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass194,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    194,525 miles
    Test number
    731252908331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail194,525 miles (+8,872)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,525 miles
    Test number
    482172208349
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass185,653 miles (+36,804)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    185,653 miles
    Test number
    801285748148
    • NoteBrake warning light inop
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteMovement in both rack knuckles
    • NoteNearside front pad sensor bropken
    • NoteOffside cv boot repaired
    • NoteRepair to exhaust

  21. Pass148,849 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    148,849 miles
    Test number
    672714617171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail148,074 miles (+1,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,074 miles
    Test number
    940087107136
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass147,010 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    147,010 miles
    Test number
    934696786291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail146,930 miles (+575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    433515186233
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass146,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    146,355 miles
    Test number
    451464846202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T41 OWJ

Does T41 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T41 OWJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T41 OWJ?
The MOT on T41 OWJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T41 OWJ done?
T41 OWJ was recorded at 395,299 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 12,478 miles a year.
Has T41 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T41 OWJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T41 OWJ 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 T41 OWJ find?
T41 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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