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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T44 APFMOT history

T44 APF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
191,772 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 APF was last recorded at 191,772 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,946 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
826 miles
Average per year
7,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,772 miles
  • 2024 – 190,946 miles
  • 2023 – 189,848 miles
  • 2022 – 188,919 miles
  • 2021 – 185,310 miles
  • 2020 – 178,217 miles
  • 2019 – 167,192 miles
  • 2018 – 160,116 miles
  • 2017 – 149,331 miles
  • 2016 – 133,959 miles
  • 2015 – 116,769 miles
  • 2014 – 102,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,772 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,772 miles (+826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    191,772 miles
    Test number
    536319062382
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass190,946 miles (+1,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    190,946 miles
    Test number
    616109233447
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass189,848 miles (+929)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    189,848 miles
    Test number
    690711907747
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass188,919 miles (+17)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    188,919 miles
    Test number
    835299542948
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail188,902 miles (+3,592)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,902 miles
    Test number
    373060134308
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,310 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,310 miles
    Test number
    413789113948
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryDiesel leak off pipes damp but not leaking

  7. Fail185,289 miles (+7,072)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,289 miles
    Test number
    521394788326
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryDiesel leak off pipes damp but not leaking

  8. Pass178,217 miles (+171)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,217 miles
    Test number
    768376140912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  9. Fail178,046 miles (+10,854)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,046 miles
    Test number
    489212354651
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  10. Pass167,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,192 miles
    Test number
    836120397760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,192 miles (+7,076)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,192 miles
    Test number
    340073842962
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass160,116 miles (+10,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    160,116 miles
    Test number
    513541395679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOsf inner and outer arch corroded

  13. Pass149,331 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,331 miles
    Test number
    298706444549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail149,330 miles (+15,371)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,330 miles
    Test number
    410853273492
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    235509688026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail133,959 miles (+17,190)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    915629043557
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass116,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    707993255113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,769 miles (+14,610)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    636790755167
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass102,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,159 miles
    Test number
    329187724155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,159 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,159 miles
    Test number
    346636224152
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T44 APF

Does T44 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 APF is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T44 APF?
The MOT on T44 APF is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 APF done?
T44 APF was recorded at 191,772 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,753 miles a year.
Has T44 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 APF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T44 APF 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 T44 APF find?
T44 APF passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack.

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