Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T430 JAOMOT history
T430 JAO is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 187,670 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,900 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T430 JAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T430 JAO was last recorded at 187,670 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 6,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 181,412 miles · 11 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,258 miles
- Average per year
- 5,900 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 187,670 miles
- 2023 – 181,412 miles
- 2022 – 175,084 miles
- 2020 – 173,368 miles
- 2019 – 170,243 miles
- 2018 – 165,744 miles
- 2017 – 161,032 miles
- 2016 – 156,042 miles
- 2015 – 150,077 miles
- 2014 – 144,157 miles
- 2013 – 141,514 miles
- 2012 – 138,120 miles
- 2011 – 134,842 miles
- 2010 – 128,948 miles
- 2009 – 117,384 miles
- 2008 – 106,624 miles
- 2007 – 96,078 miles
- 2006 – 84,026 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,670 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,670 miles (+6,258)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 187,670 miles
- Test number
- 820220737836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,412 miles (+6,328)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 181,412 miles
- Test number
- 399863018300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass175,084 miles (+1,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 175,084 miles
- Test number
- 132148587416
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass173,368 miles (+3,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 173,368 miles
- Test number
- 377369790162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,243 miles (+4,499)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 170,243 miles
- Test number
- 731748901365
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass165,744 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 165,744 miles
- Test number
- 707684953218
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail165,741 miles (+4,709)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,741 miles
- Test number
- 801067238942
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides.
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass161,032 miles (+4,990)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 161,032 miles
- Test number
- 852842173066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass156,042 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 156,042 miles
- Test number
- 862680782179
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls cracking up
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play n/s inner rack knuckle
Fail156,042 miles (+5,965)5 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,042 miles
- Test number
- 460944199138
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyre walls cracking up
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play n/s inner rack knuckle
Pass150,077 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 150,077 miles
- Test number
- 358034685037
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracking up
- NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged
Fail150,074 miles (+5,917)6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,074 miles
- Test number
- 857934185097
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth rear tyre walls cracking up
- NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged
Pass144,157 miles (+2,643)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 144,157 miles
- Test number
- 299754704153
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteHeat sheild front loose
- NoteSlight play n/s/f inner sreering joint
Pass141,514 miles (+3,394)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 141,514 miles
- Test number
- 196092513194
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass138,120 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 138,120 miles
- Test number
- 678141612189
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail138,117 miles (+3,275)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,117 miles
- Test number
- 687200012196
- FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass134,842 miles (+5,894)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 134,842 miles
- Test number
- 416884501117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,948 miles (+11,564)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 128,948 miles
- Test number
- 841829200208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,384 miles (+10,760)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 117,384 miles
- Test number
- 984939309235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail106,624 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,624 miles
- Test number
- 214391418229
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass106,624 miles (+10,546)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 106,624 miles
- Test number
- 533791118280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,078 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,078 miles
- Test number
- 183957507250
- Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass96,078 miles (+12,052)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 96,078 miles
- Test number
- 300337307239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 84,026 miles
- Test number
- 612088006209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T430 JAO
- Does T430 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T430 JAO expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T430 JAO?
- The MOT on T430 JAO expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T430 JAO done?
- T430 JAO was recorded at 187,670 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
- Has T430 JAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T430 JAO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on T430 JAO 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 T430 JAO find?
- T430 JAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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