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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

T44 BADMOT history

T44 BAD is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 197,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
197,756 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 BAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 BAD was last recorded at 197,756 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,634 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,122 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,756 miles
  • 2025 – 196,634 miles
  • 2024 – 195,799 miles
  • 2023 – 194,262 miles
  • 2021 – 192,758 miles
  • 2020 – 191,526 miles
  • 2019 – 186,651 miles
  • 2018 – 183,520 miles
  • 2017 – 180,032 miles
  • 2016 – 174,923 miles
  • 2015 – 165,317 miles
  • 2014 – 155,882 miles
  • 2013 – 142,820 miles
  • 2012 – 133,626 miles
  • 2011 – 122,742 miles
  • 2010 – 111,649 miles
  • 2009 – 100,018 miles
  • 2008 – 88,411 miles
  • 2007 – 80,413 miles
  • 2006 – 73,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,756 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,756 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    197,756 miles
    Test number
    365244717311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,634 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    196,634 miles
    Test number
    223026067376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,799 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    195,799 miles
    Test number
    214936991761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail195,791 miles (+38)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,791 miles
    Test number
    833785539964
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to cross member

  5. Fail195,753 miles (+1,491)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,753 miles
    Test number
    966616041636
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sliding door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis crossmember

  6. Pass194,262 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,262 miles
    Test number
    223132293591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded not within 30cm of any prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  7. Pass192,758 miles (+1,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,758 miles
    Test number
    598310954204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass191,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,526 miles
    Test number
    218936386930
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail191,524 miles (+4,873)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,524 miles
    Test number
    320485448734
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass186,651 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,651 miles
    Test number
    122120503288
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both inner centre sills

  11. Pass183,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,520 miles
    Test number
    635318382494
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both centre inner sills
    • AdvisoryFree play in offside steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  12. Fail183,514 miles (+3,482)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,514 miles
    Test number
    109707625012
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both centre inner sills
    • AdvisoryFree play in offside steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  13. Pass180,032 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    602940838925
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail180,025 miles (+5,102)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,025 miles
    Test number
    430254864743
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner sills
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside front tyre valves perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass174,923 miles (+9,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    174,923 miles
    Test number
    415181549325
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass165,317 miles (+9,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    165,317 miles
    Test number
    512129996086
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryPlay in rack inner joints

  17. Pass155,882 miles (+23)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,882 miles
    Test number
    618210014311
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Fail155,859 miles (+13,039)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,859 miles
    Test number
    407338504400
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  19. Pass142,820 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    142,820 miles
    Test number
    197678793247
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail142,819 miles (+9,193)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,819 miles
    Test number
    289998193235
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass133,626 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    745640712363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass insecure

  22. Fail133,626 miles (+10,884)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    549190112345
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass insecure

  23. Pass122,742 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    122,742 miles
    Test number
    217288911366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail122,741 miles (+1,562)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    475614811498
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass121,179 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    475942051120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Fail121,179 miles (+9,530)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,179 miles
    Test number
    805862651144
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  27. Pass111,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,649 miles
    Test number
    550045870156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,649 miles (+11,631)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,649 miles
    Test number
    603635670198
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass100,018 miles (+11,607)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,018 miles
    Test number
    263136279441
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  30. Pass88,411 miles (+7,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    88,411 miles
    Test number
    213125578138
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror broken but still can see out of ok

  31. Pass80,413 miles (+6,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    644713077140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass73,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    222028276489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail73,759 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,759 miles
    Test number
    983828476186
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T44 BAD

Does T44 BAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 BAD is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 BAD?
The MOT on T44 BAD is valid until 2 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 BAD done?
T44 BAD was recorded at 197,756 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has T44 BAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 BAD has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T44 BAD 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 BAD find?
T44 BAD passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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