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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,460 cc

T444 VELMOT history

T444 VEL is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 37 MOT tests, with 160,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,851 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
37
22 passed · 15 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T444 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T444 VEL was last recorded at 160,851 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2012: 172,301 miles, lower than 382,344 miles on 28 Jul 2011.
  • 25 Sept 2014: 105,177 miles, lower than 174,730 miles on 26 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,665 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,851 miles
  • 2025 – 160,665 miles
  • 2024 – 157,603 miles
  • 2023 – 154,949 miles
  • 2022 – 152,560 miles
  • 2020 – 149,241 miles
  • 2019 – 146,499 miles
  • 2018 – 139,659 miles
  • 2017 – 133,137 miles
  • 2016 – 125,425 miles
  • 2015 – 119,320 miles
  • 2014 – 105,436 miles
  • 2013 – 174,730 miles
  • 2012 – 172,301 miles
  • 2011 – 382,344 miles
  • 2010 – 323,215 miles
  • 2009 – 303,343 miles
  • 2008 – 274,830 miles
  • 2007 – 250,152 miles
  • 2006 – 206,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,851 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

37 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,851 miles
    Test number
    290702843845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,851 miles (+186)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,851 miles
    Test number
    240391208331
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    882942081163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,665 miles (+3,062)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    511112860436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    157,603 miles
    Test number
    746813476888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,603 miles (+34)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,603 miles
    Test number
    463316320204
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail157,569 miles (+2,620)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,569 miles
    Test number
    967111146422
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, front. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch, front. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass154,949 miles (+2,389)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,949 miles
    Test number
    222623585768
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  9. Pass152,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,560 miles
    Test number
    271914900948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,560 miles (+3,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,560 miles
    Test number
    406583730972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass149,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,241 miles
    Test number
    736003226832
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail149,241 miles (+2,742)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,241 miles
    Test number
    670204880380
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass146,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,499 miles
    Test number
    778285143887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,499 miles (+6,840)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,499 miles
    Test number
    375595035028
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass139,659 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,659 miles
    Test number
    765277474700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  16. Fail139,657 miles (+6,520)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,657 miles
    Test number
    883540873826
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side arm not moving on caliper (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass133,137 miles (+7,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,137 miles
    Test number
    812400706341
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after CAT (7.1.2)

  18. Pass125,425 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    125,425 miles
    Test number
    201588073806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,320 miles (+39)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    119,320 miles
    Test number
    649717799797
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Suspect air bag fault due to indicator light not illuminating (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail119,281 miles (+13,845)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,281 miles
    Test number
    628971981744
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass105,436 miles (+259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,436 miles
    Test number
    516843974207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail105,177 miles (-69,553)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    109128164255
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCoil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail174,730 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,730 miles
    Test number
    319919963206
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front mounting bracket broken but not effecting the integrity of the system.

  24. Pass174,730 miles (+2,429)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    174,730 miles
    Test number
    959629563204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front mounting bracket broken but not effecting the integrity of the system.

  25. Pass172,301 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    172,301 miles
    Test number
    387455572228
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated preventing a visual inspection

  26. Fail172,301 miles (-210,043)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,301 miles
    Test number
    247885272283
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass382,344 miles (+13,676)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    382,344 miles
    Test number
    649869701213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass368,668 miles (+45,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    368,668 miles
    Test number
    916923981086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass323,215 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    323,215 miles
    Test number
    330308370085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail323,103 miles (+19,760)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,103 miles
    Test number
    424887870099
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass303,343 miles (+565)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    303,343 miles
    Test number
    424013269089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  32. Fail302,778 miles (+27,948)1 dangerous5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,778 miles
    Test number
    664778759005
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  33. Pass274,830 miles (+289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    274,830 miles
    Test number
    974590188041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  34. Fail274,541 miles (+24,389)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,541 miles
    Test number
    241587778085
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  35. Pass250,152 miles (+7,351)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    250,152 miles
    Test number
    744649227115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass242,801 miles (+36,293)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    242,801 miles
    Test number
    532785447001
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake effort low
    • NoteWiper blades poor condition rubbers split at ends but still clears screen

  37. Pass206,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    206,508 miles
    Test number
    944379936037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T444 VEL

Does T444 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T444 VEL is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T444 VEL?
The MOT on T444 VEL is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T444 VEL done?
T444 VEL was recorded at 160,851 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026.
Has T444 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T444 VEL has failed 15 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T444 VEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T444 VEL find?
T444 VEL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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