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Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T44 DGFMOT history

T44 DGF is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 227,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
227,782 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 DGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 DGF was last recorded at 227,782 miles on 6 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,782 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 227,782 miles
  • 2025 – 218,290 miles
  • 2024 – 207,143 miles
  • 2023 – 195,851 miles
  • 2022 – 185,510 miles
  • 2021 – 176,644 miles
  • 2020 – 168,573 miles
  • 2019 – 167,845 miles
  • 2018 – 167,768 miles
  • 2017 – 167,155 miles
  • 2016 – 160,991 miles
  • 2015 – 154,050 miles
  • 2014 – 150,639 miles
  • 2013 – 142,648 miles
  • 2012 – 126,495 miles
  • 2010 – 112,152 miles
  • 2009 – 100,436 miles
  • 2008 – 92,092 miles
  • 2007 – 78,822 miles
  • 2005 – 47,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,782 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    227,782 miles
    Test number
    773710023927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail227,782 miles (+9,492)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,782 miles
    Test number
    791766661911
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working

  3. Pass218,290 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    218,290 miles
    Test number
    675289581504
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail218,246 miles (+11,103)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,246 miles
    Test number
    155159485423
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D'bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass207,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    207,143 miles
    Test number
    870832108634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail207,143 miles (+11,292)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,143 miles
    Test number
    744768247324
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass195,851 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    195,851 miles
    Test number
    601474983343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,510 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    661750901207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,510 miles (+8,866)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    638190545591
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside reverse light not working

  10. Pass176,644 miles (+8,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,644 miles
    Test number
    417529959122
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass168,573 miles (+728)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    168,573 miles
    Test number
    732156072351
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass167,845 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    167,845 miles
    Test number
    294871060746
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in under seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail167,844 miles (+76)6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,844 miles
    Test number
    825817829448
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in under seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass167,768 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,768 miles
    Test number
    289749781898
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail167,768 miles (+613)2 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,768 miles
    Test number
    185573488766
    • DangerousNearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass167,155 miles (+6,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    167,155 miles
    Test number
    973871908110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass160,991 miles (+6,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    160,991 miles
    Test number
    674177976006
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner brake discs corroded with age.

  18. Pass154,050 miles (+238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,050 miles
    Test number
    546522185141
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail153,812 miles (+3,173)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,812 miles
    Test number
    249957065456
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail150,639 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,639 miles
    Test number
    239879764135
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass150,639 miles (+7,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    150,639 miles
    Test number
    456009264101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass142,648 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,648 miles
    Test number
    255399683084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail142,646 miles (+16,151)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,646 miles
    Test number
    358178473086
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Fail126,495 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,495 miles
    Test number
    427734602023
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate is delaminating
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cut on outer wall

  25. Pass126,495 miles (+14,343)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,495 miles
    Test number
    676744002022
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate is delaminating
    • NoteNearside front tyre is cut on outer wall

  26. Pass112,152 miles (+11,716)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    483388040440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront number plate beginning to delaminate
    • NoteFront steering arms have slight play
    • NoteFront tyres beginning to wear on edges

  27. Pass100,436 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    614039049325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,092 miles (+13,270)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,092 miles
    Test number
    452522118378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,822 miles (+31,326)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    754887877203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    150880695242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 DGF

Does T44 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 DGF is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 DGF?
The MOT on T44 DGF is valid until 5 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 DGF done?
T44 DGF was recorded at 227,782 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 8,773 miles a year.
Has T44 DGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 DGF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T44 DGF 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 DGF find?
T44 DGF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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