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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T42 OWJMOT history

T42 OWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,684 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 OWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 OWJ was last recorded at 103,684 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,605 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,684 miles
  • 2025 – 103,605 miles
  • 2024 – 103,486 miles
  • 2023 – 103,166 miles
  • 2022 – 102,410 miles
  • 2021 – 101,601 miles
  • 2020 – 100,482 miles
  • 2019 – 98,552 miles
  • 2018 – 96,936 miles
  • 2017 – 94,707 miles
  • 2016 – 92,602 miles
  • 2015 – 91,183 miles
  • 2014 – 89,158 miles
  • 2013 – 87,274 miles
  • 2012 – 85,067 miles
  • 2011 – 82,453 miles
  • 2010 – 79,861 miles
  • 2009 – 76,649 miles
  • 2008 – 74,422 miles
  • 2007 – 72,040 miles
  • 2006 – 69,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,684 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,684 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,684 miles
    Test number
    413973255562
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

  2. Pass103,605 miles (+119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,605 miles
    Test number
    534185596721
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting tow point very corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,486 miles (+320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,486 miles
    Test number
    725949730161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,166 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    109306801826
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded

  5. Fail103,166 miles (+756)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    225647615958
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded

  6. Pass102,410 miles (+809)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,410 miles
    Test number
    641444360714
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass101,601 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,601 miles
    Test number
    812951775258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,482 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,482 miles
    Test number
    558972047285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads look worn
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear suspension components

  9. Fail100,480 miles (+1,928)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,480 miles
    Test number
    295556151724
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads look worn
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion front and rear suspension components

  10. Pass98,552 miles (+1,616)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,552 miles
    Test number
    323857471390
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper/cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light flashing
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded

  11. Pass96,936 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,936 miles
    Test number
    281552344219
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lift in steering coloum
    • AdvisoryFront oil warning light flashing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper/cross member section corroded

  12. Fail96,930 miles (+2,223)1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,930 miles
    Test number
    676468832800
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil warning light flashing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper/cross member section corroded

  13. Pass94,707 miles (+2,105)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,707 miles
    Test number
    516865308666
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on

  14. Pass92,602 miles (+1,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,602 miles
    Test number
    474858345062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sills
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on

  15. Pass91,183 miles (+2,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,183 miles
    Test number
    290201661373
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints

  16. Pass89,158 miles (+1,884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,158 miles
    Test number
    226538764290
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre spliting in tread and on sidewall

  17. Pass87,274 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    726883773230
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail87,258 miles (+2,191)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,258 miles
    Test number
    716757463244
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass85,067 miles (+12)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    289208872231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail85,055 miles (+2,602)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,055 miles
    Test number
    318757172430
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass82,453 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    307232771486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass79,861 miles (+3,212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    813684460273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,649 miles (+2,227)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,649 miles
    Test number
    380132679238
    • NoteImpact damage n/s sliding door

  24. Pass74,422 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,422 miles
    Test number
    314798168225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,040 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,040 miles
    Test number
    471395977279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    464573066281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 OWJ

Does T42 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 OWJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 OWJ?
The MOT on T42 OWJ is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 OWJ done?
T42 OWJ was recorded at 103,684 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has T42 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 OWJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T42 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 T42 OWJ find?
T42 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: all brake pipes covered in grease.

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