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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

T42 RFEMOT history

T42 RFE is a red petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
144,523 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 RFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 RFE was last recorded at 144,523 miles on 13 Jul 2024, 805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,718 miles · 29 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
805 miles
Average per year
3,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,523 miles
  • 2023 – 143,718 miles
  • 2022 – 142,433 miles
  • 2021 – 140,928 miles
  • 2020 – 139,496 miles
  • 2019 – 136,264 miles
  • 2018 – 133,584 miles
  • 2017 – 130,636 miles
  • 2016 – 127,141 miles
  • 2015 – 123,939 miles
  • 2014 – 121,359 miles
  • 2013 – 119,512 miles
  • 2012 – 114,492 miles
  • 2011 – 105,954 miles
  • 2010 – 99,458 miles
  • 2008 – 99,110 miles
  • 2007 – 90,564 miles
  • 2006 – 78,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,523 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,523 miles (+805)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    144,523 miles
    Test number
    434298473271
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass143,718 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    456920185778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,433 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,433 miles
    Test number
    360693182846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,928 miles
    Test number
    402452279045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,928 miles (+1,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,928 miles
    Test number
    405374291843
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    671434007022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,496 miles (+3,232)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,496 miles
    Test number
    362393102830
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass136,264 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,264 miles
    Test number
    380645470557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,584 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,584 miles
    Test number
    133317327008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,636 miles (+3,495)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,636 miles
    Test number
    767499553872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,141 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,141 miles
    Test number
    252007967411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,939 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,939 miles
    Test number
    835349785055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,359 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    121,359 miles
    Test number
    339678694061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,512 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    119,512 miles
    Test number
    596070683095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,495 miles (+5,003)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,495 miles
    Test number
    399791973001
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteHeater matrix leaking
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake cable rubbing on wheel

  16. Pass114,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    385815892025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,492 miles (+8,538)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,492 miles
    Test number
    259044592053
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass105,954 miles (+6,496)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    246010901449
    • NoteMajor oil leak - recomend to be looked at asap
    • NoteSteering intermitantly noisy in operation

  19. Pass99,458 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    711037060052
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondensation both headlamps
    • NoteOffside rear lens cracked

  20. Fail99,458 miles (+348)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,458 miles
    Test number
    413954360018
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondensation both headlamps
    • NoteOffside rear lens cracked

  21. Pass99,110 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    904078028275
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail99,110 miles (+8,546)9 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,110 miles
    Test number
    234695228258
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass90,564 miles (+12,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    90,564 miles
    Test number
    251658297184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  24. Pass78,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,089 miles
    Test number
    951902156086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 RFE

Does T42 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 RFE expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 RFE?
The MOT on T42 RFE expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 RFE done?
T42 RFE was recorded at 144,523 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2024, an average of 3,612 miles a year.
Has T42 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 RFE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T42 RFE 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 RFE find?
T42 RFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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