Volkswagen Caravelle
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T427 JGPMOT history
T427 JGP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 216,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 216,405 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T427 JGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T427 JGP was last recorded at 216,405 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 215,516 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 889 miles
- Average per year
- 2,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 216,405 miles
- 2024 – 215,516 miles
- 2023 – 214,279 miles
- 2022 – 212,124 miles
- 2021 – 208,752 miles
- 2020 – 206,578 miles
- 2019 – 204,985 miles
- 2018 – 202,932 miles
- 2017 – 199,112 miles
- 2016 – 195,275 miles
- 2015 – 189,032 miles
- 2014 – 184,132 miles
- 2013 – 181,777 miles
- 2012 – 181,387 miles
- 2011 – 180,506 miles
- 2010 – 179,594 miles
- 2009 – 176,787 miles
- 2008 – 174,045 miles
- 2007 – 171,838 miles
- 2006 – 168,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,405 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle is heavily undersealed.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,405 miles (+889)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 216,405 miles
- Test number
- 385763211057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle is heavily undersealed.
Pass215,516 miles (+1,237)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 215,516 miles
- Test number
- 189814307940
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass214,279 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 214,279 miles
- Test number
- 626198290085
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass212,124 miles (+3,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 212,124 miles
- Test number
- 886418335826
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass208,752 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 208,752 miles
- Test number
- 546541216341
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,578 miles (+1,593)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 206,578 miles
- Test number
- 662842687818
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass204,985 miles (+2,053)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 204,985 miles
- Test number
- 547992223016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass202,932 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 202,932 miles
- Test number
- 783090080904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass199,112 miles (+3,837)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 199,112 miles
- Test number
- 274602580857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,275 miles (+6,243)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 195,275 miles
- Test number
- 511300003434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front short brake pipes sight corrosion
- AdvisoryBoth rear short brake pipes slight corrosion
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system back box slight corrosion
Pass189,032 miles (+4,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 189,032 miles
- Test number
- 380324596150
- 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)
Pass184,132 miles (+2,355)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 184,132 miles
- Test number
- 216616294465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 181,777 miles
- Test number
- 759061493149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,777 miles (+390)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,777 miles
- Test number
- 499631093187
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass181,387 miles (+61)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 181,387 miles
- Test number
- 348405282185
- NoteOffside rear wheel has been welded
Fail181,326 miles (+820)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,326 miles
- Test number
- 556197072107
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteOffside rear wheel has been welded
Pass180,506 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 180,506 miles
- Test number
- 307345491170
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail180,492 miles (+898)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,492 miles
- Test number
- 599615191187
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass179,594 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 179,594 miles
- Test number
- 651028390110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,787 miles (+2,742)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 176,787 miles
- Test number
- 511905979107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,045 miles (+2,207)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2009
- Odometer
- 174,045 miles
- Test number
- 151821258142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,838 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 171,838 miles
- Test number
- 430105497124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,729 miles (+3,476)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,729 miles
- Test number
- 443278677161
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass168,253 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 168,253 miles
- Test number
- 504338276134
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T427 JGP
- Does T427 JGP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T427 JGP expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T427 JGP?
- The MOT on T427 JGP expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T427 JGP done?
- T427 JGP was recorded at 216,405 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
- Has T427 JGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T427 JGP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2013.
- Has the mileage on T427 JGP 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 T427 JGP find?
- T427 JGP passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced inner sill; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end, and 2 more.
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