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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T448 JEXMOT history

T448 JEX is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 303,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
303,982 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 JEX was last recorded at 303,982 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 2,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
301,255 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,727 miles
Average per year
7,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 303,982 miles
  • 2025 – 301,255 miles
  • 2024 – 295,951 miles
  • 2023 – 290,192 miles
  • 2022 – 283,268 miles
  • 2021 – 274,642 miles
  • 2020 – 269,676 miles
  • 2019 – 259,861 miles
  • 2018 – 250,625 miles
  • 2017 – 242,978 miles
  • 2016 – 234,516 miles
  • 2015 – 228,458 miles
  • 2014 – 222,977 miles
  • 2013 – 215,885 miles
  • 2012 – 210,729 miles
  • 2011 – 204,498 miles
  • 2010 – 195,521 miles
  • 2009 – 186,432 miles
  • 2008 – 177,190 miles
  • 2007 – 164,961 miles
  • 2006 – 153,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass303,982 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.

  • Nearside Front Outer CV Gaiter Covered in Grease-Unable to Inspect Gaiter For Small Cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Spare Tyre Perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass303,982 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    303,982 miles
    Test number
    842988364918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass301,255 miles (+5,304)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    301,255 miles
    Test number
    311126610566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass295,951 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    295,951 miles
    Test number
    638744065881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Gaiter Covered in Grease-Unable to Inspect Gaiter For Small Cut
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare Tyre Perishing

  4. Fail295,951 miles (+5,759)3 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,951 miles
    Test number
    136454036192
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer CV Gaiter Covered in Grease-Unable to Inspect Gaiter For Small Cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare Tyre Perishing

  5. Pass290,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    290,192 miles
    Test number
    725281521704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail290,190 miles (+6,922)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,190 miles
    Test number
    500249822888
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass283,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    283,268 miles
    Test number
    190387457055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail283,268 miles (+8,626)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,268 miles
    Test number
    236733548999
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass274,642 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    274,642 miles
    Test number
    513805819758
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake dragging slightly

  10. Fail274,640 miles (+4,964)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,640 miles
    Test number
    690793716084
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake dragging slightly

  11. Pass269,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    269,676 miles
    Test number
    220957440216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail269,676 miles (+9,815)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,676 miles
    Test number
    452755368322
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass259,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    259,861 miles
    Test number
    303552246125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail259,859 miles (+9,234)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,859 miles
    Test number
    629323934971
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass250,625 miles (+7,647)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    250,625 miles
    Test number
    592527208590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass242,978 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    242,978 miles
    Test number
    713250745732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass234,516 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    234,516 miles
    Test number
    429086307568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail228,458 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,458 miles
    Test number
    138788425473
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass228,458 miles (+5,481)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    228,458 miles
    Test number
    189648425412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass222,977 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    222,977 miles
    Test number
    516157654075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail222,975 miles (+7,090)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,975 miles
    Test number
    318146054093
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass215,885 miles (+5,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    215,885 miles
    Test number
    388197353061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass210,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    210,729 miles
    Test number
    545997282096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail210,729 miles (+6,231)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,729 miles
    Test number
    195542482031
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  25. Pass204,498 miles (+8,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    204,498 miles
    Test number
    528677971033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass195,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    195,521 miles
    Test number
    554791370016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail195,521 miles (+9,089)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,521 miles
    Test number
    452121170078
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass186,432 miles (+9,242)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    186,432 miles
    Test number
    311857579066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass177,190 miles (+12,229)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    177,190 miles
    Test number
    621026188097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass164,961 miles (+11,695)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    164,961 miles
    Test number
    413652877094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass153,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    153,266 miles
    Test number
    143250686087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T448 JEX

Does T448 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T448 JEX is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T448 JEX?
The MOT on T448 JEX is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T448 JEX done?
T448 JEX was recorded at 303,982 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 7,529 miles a year.
Has T448 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 JEX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T448 JEX 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 T448 JEX find?
T448 JEX passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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