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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T44 DJSMOT history

T44 DJS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 28 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 438,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
438,186 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 DJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 DJS was last recorded at 438,186 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2012: 373,450 miles, lower than 373,491 miles on 1 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
437,919 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
267 miles
Average per year
5,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 438,186 miles
  • 2023 – 437,919 miles
  • 2022 – 436,780 miles
  • 2021 – 434,383 miles
  • 2020 – 433,100 miles
  • 2018 – 427,877 miles
  • 2017 – 415,794 miles
  • 2016 – 405,021 miles
  • 2015 – 396,784 miles
  • 2014 – 392,651 miles
  • 2013 – 382,766 miles
  • 2012 – 373,450 miles
  • 2011 – 363,977 miles
  • 2010 – 361,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass438,186 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass438,186 miles (+267)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    438,186 miles
    Test number
    347510451093
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass437,919 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    437,919 miles
    Test number
    860157373866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on arm (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail437,918 miles (+1,138)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    437,918 miles
    Test number
    416579758639
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass436,780 miles (+2,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    436,780 miles
    Test number
    582790622441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass434,383 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    434,383 miles
    Test number
    454629507107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass433,100 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    433,100 miles
    Test number
    322491830208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass427,877 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    427,877 miles
    Test number
    161708250873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass415,794 miles (+10,773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    415,794 miles
    Test number
    427030526878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass405,021 miles (+8,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    405,021 miles
    Test number
    223571036025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass396,784 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    396,784 miles
    Test number
    252177320447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  11. Fail396,759 miles (+4,108)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    396,759 miles
    Test number
    700290024787
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure base fractured (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  12. Pass392,651 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    392,651 miles
    Test number
    278655714302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail392,651 miles (+9,885)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    392,651 miles
    Test number
    499135214352
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass382,766 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    382,766 miles
    Test number
    597938713363
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail382,765 miles (+9,315)14 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    382,765 miles
    Test number
    435746613476
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering column inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass373,450 miles (-41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    373,450 miles
    Test number
    385597872228
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail373,491 miles (+9,514)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    373,491 miles
    Test number
    438255372278
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass363,977 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    363,977 miles
    Test number
    119920101394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAuxilary drive belt deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front track rod has slight play
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and has a nail
    • NoteOffside front track rod has slight play
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and has a nail

  19. Fail363,977 miles (+2,926)11 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,977 miles
    Test number
    327950701358
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAuxilary drive belt deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front track rod has slight play
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and has a nail
    • NoteOffside front track rod has slight play
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and has a nail

  20. Pass361,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    361,051 miles
    Test number
    760570900381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail361,051 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    361,051 miles
    Test number
    583018780239
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T44 DJS

Does T44 DJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T44 DJS expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T44 DJS?
The MOT on T44 DJS expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T44 DJS done?
T44 DJS was recorded at 438,186 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 5,623 miles a year.
Has T44 DJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 DJS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T44 DJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T44 DJS find?
T44 DJS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side.

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