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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T43 JLKMOT history

T43 JLK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 27 of 39 MOT tests, with 213,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
213,307 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
39
27 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 JLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 JLK was last recorded at 213,307 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,023 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,284 miles
Average per year
5,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,307 miles
  • 2025 – 212,023 miles
  • 2024 – 211,738 miles
  • 2023 – 210,377 miles
  • 2022 – 207,559 miles
  • 2021 – 204,907 miles
  • 2020 – 203,157 miles
  • 2018 – 201,353 miles
  • 2017 – 194,950 miles
  • 2016 – 188,169 miles
  • 2015 – 181,326 miles
  • 2014 – 171,019 miles
  • 2013 – 154,392 miles
  • 2012 – 147,875 miles
  • 2011 – 147,625 miles
  • 2010 – 133,658 miles
  • 2009 – 126,545 miles
  • 2008 – 117,751 miles
  • 2007 – 104,100 miles
  • 2006 – 93,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,307 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Spare tyre u/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

39 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,307 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    213,307 miles
    Test number
    680827386314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,023 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    212,023 miles
    Test number
    349491098939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass211,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    211,738 miles
    Test number
    827513423548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,738 miles (+1,361)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,738 miles
    Test number
    524573371849
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,377 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    210,377 miles
    Test number
    345036157909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass207,559 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    207,559 miles
    Test number
    729856511020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail207,538 miles (+2,631)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,538 miles
    Test number
    739375576055
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass204,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    204,907 miles
    Test number
    486417815114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail204,907 miles (+1,750)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,907 miles
    Test number
    354776059347
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass203,157 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,157 miles
    Test number
    777072692584
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre u/s

  11. Fail203,157 miles (+1,804)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,157 miles
    Test number
    180740658810
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Central (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre u/s

  12. Pass201,353 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    201,353 miles
    Test number
    804341509798
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail201,353 miles (+6,403)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,353 miles
    Test number
    652741250923
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass194,950 miles (+6,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    194,950 miles
    Test number
    599976783195
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass188,169 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    188,169 miles
    Test number
    264508994256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail188,152 miles (+6,826)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,152 miles
    Test number
    495149367639
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  17. Pass181,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    181,326 miles
    Test number
    999005049339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail181,326 miles (+3,547)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,326 miles
    Test number
    427383265217
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass177,779 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    177,779 miles
    Test number
    286317445165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteNs rear tyre cracked

  20. Fail177,779 miles (+6,760)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,779 miles
    Test number
    879136345132
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteNs rear tyre cracked

  21. Pass171,019 miles (+6,286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    308256514381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass164,733 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    164,733 miles
    Test number
    436435864197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre sidewalls perished

  23. Fail164,733 miles (+10,341)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,733 miles
    Test number
    716435864118
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre sidewalls perished

  24. Pass154,392 miles (+650)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,392 miles
    Test number
    255207413384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing
    • NoteSpare tyre flat
    • NoteSteering rack bushes deteriorating and have slight movement

  25. Fail153,742 miles (+5,485)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,742 miles
    Test number
    248353903371
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/r and n/s/f tyres perishing
    • NoteSpare tyre flat
    • NoteSteering rack bushes deteriorating and have slight movement

  26. Pass148,257 miles (+382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    745352503196
    • NoteSlight play in o/s track rod to rack knuckle

  27. Pass147,875 miles (+79)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    147,875 miles
    Test number
    159437012343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  28. Pass147,796 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    147,796 miles
    Test number
    188168232010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass147,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    639765011378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail147,625 miles (+7,450)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,625 miles
    Test number
    217922311369
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Pass140,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    986837411052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail140,175 miles (+6,517)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    125144911024
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  33. Pass133,658 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,658 miles
    Test number
    842240080149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass132,090 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,090 miles
    Test number
    672617320185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass126,545 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    126,545 miles
    Test number
    341009429323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass126,352 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    873248519140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass117,751 miles (+13,651)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    117,751 miles
    Test number
    334801028173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Pass104,100 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,100 miles
    Test number
    351273617133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  39. Pass93,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    891983326159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T43 JLK

Does T43 JLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 JLK is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T43 JLK?
The MOT on T43 JLK is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 JLK done?
T43 JLK was recorded at 213,307 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,915 miles a year.
Has T43 JLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 JLK has failed 12 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T43 JLK 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 T43 JLK find?
T43 JLK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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