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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T449 SOOMOT history

T449 SOO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 217,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jul 2026
Mileage
217,286 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 SOO was last recorded at 217,286 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 4,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,148 miles · 15 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,138 miles
Average per year
7,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 217,286 miles
  • 2021 – 213,148 miles
  • 2019 – 207,970 miles
  • 2018 – 199,459 miles
  • 2017 – 191,216 miles
  • 2016 – 178,638 miles
  • 2015 – 160,428 miles
  • 2014 – 141,053 miles
  • 2013 – 126,663 miles
  • 2012 – 119,749 miles
  • 2011 – 110,477 miles
  • 2010 – 103,191 miles
  • 2009 – 96,560 miles
  • 2008 – 88,652 miles
  • 2007 – 80,682 miles
  • 2005 – 66,525 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,286 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,286 miles (+4,138)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    217,286 miles
    Test number
    240356920027
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass213,148 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    213,148 miles
    Test number
    961753422986
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail213,131 miles (+5,161)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,131 miles
    Test number
    962611288054
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass207,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    207,970 miles
    Test number
    604223646278
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail207,964 miles (+8,505)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,964 miles
    Test number
    307665040847
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass199,459 miles (+8,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    199,459 miles
    Test number
    682339397161
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass191,216 miles (+12,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    191,216 miles
    Test number
    131298325659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass178,638 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    178,638 miles
    Test number
    608538684750
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering arms

  9. Fail178,638 miles (+18,210)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,638 miles
    Test number
    770331237539
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering arms

  10. Pass160,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,428 miles
    Test number
    950223675993
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  11. Fail160,428 miles (+19,375)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,428 miles
    Test number
    996290194054
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  12. Pass141,053 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    141,053 miles
    Test number
    177598614266
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer shieth deteriorating
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  13. Fail141,053 miles (+14,390)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,053 miles
    Test number
    536988714218
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer shieth deteriorating
    • NoteUndertray fitted

  14. Pass126,663 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    646050523232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront handbrake cable rusty

  15. Fail126,663 miles (+6,914)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    328409513443
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront handbrake cable rusty

  16. Pass119,749 miles (+43)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,749 miles
    Test number
    376305032416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column bushes

  17. Fail119,706 miles (+9,229)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    396540932225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column bushes

  18. Pass110,477 miles (+7,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    209127711255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass103,191 miles (+6,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    903744520206
    • NoteFront and rear number plates starting to fade
    • NoteSlight play in both front steering arms

  20. Pass96,560 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    314979129249
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteRear brake readings low

  21. Fail96,556 miles (+7,904)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,556 miles
    Test number
    271633429210
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteRear brake readings low

  22. Pass88,652 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    474015408191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,682 miles (+14,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,682 miles
    Test number
    353566807108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,525 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    763782315389
    • NoteFront tracking
    • NoteRear tyres low

Questions about T449 SOO

Does T449 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T449 SOO expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T449 SOO?
The MOT on T449 SOO expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T449 SOO done?
T449 SOO was recorded at 217,286 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 7,660 miles a year.
Has T449 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 SOO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T449 SOO 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 T449 SOO find?
T449 SOO passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; rear windscreen wiper blade defective; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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