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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

T44 DRWMOT history

T44 DRW is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
173,687 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 DRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T44 DRW was last recorded at 173,687 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2007: 135,649 miles, lower than 135,657 miles on 4 Dec 2007.
  • 22 Aug 2012: 151,492 miles, lower than 154,448 miles on 17 Aug 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
173,679 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,687 miles
  • 2024 – 173,679 miles
  • 2023 – 173,118 miles
  • 2022 – 171,901 miles
  • 2020 – 168,347 miles
  • 2018 – 166,311 miles
  • 2017 – 161,484 miles
  • 2015 – 157,962 miles
  • 2014 – 156,579 miles
  • 2013 – 154,276 miles
  • 2012 – 151,492 miles
  • 2011 – 144,607 miles
  • 2010 – 142,299 miles
  • 2009 – 139,231 miles
  • 2007 – 135,649 miles
  • 2006 – 128,564 miles
  • 2005 – 122,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,687 miles
  • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDash illumination not working
  • AdvisoryFront suspension generally corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,687 miles (+8)10 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,687 miles
    Test number
    463648407961
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDash illumination not working
    • AdvisoryFront suspension generally corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail173,679 miles (+561)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,679 miles
    Test number
    462338588984
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass173,118 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,118 miles
    Test number
    366757220929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))

  4. Fail173,106 miles (+1,205)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,106 miles
    Test number
    140283913948
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass171,901 miles (+3,554)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,901 miles
    Test number
    603721898941
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  6. Pass168,347 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    168,347 miles
    Test number
    783169725033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,311 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,311 miles
    Test number
    837655418382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,484 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    161,484 miles
    Test number
    896813917710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,962 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    157,962 miles
    Test number
    439166691360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,691 miles (+1,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,691 miles
    Test number
    997587129986
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass156,579 miles (+2,303)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    156,579 miles
    Test number
    637764344284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Pass154,276 miles (+34)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,276 miles
    Test number
    199627223292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust contacting rear driveshafts

  13. Fail154,242 miles (+2,750)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,242 miles
    Test number
    895291423272
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust contacting rear driveshafts

  14. Pass151,492 miles (-2,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,492 miles
    Test number
    928785032271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail154,448 miles (+9,841)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,448 miles
    Test number
    276090932277
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass144,607 miles (+2,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    935447811224
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass142,299 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    142,299 miles
    Test number
    323574310486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail142,269 miles (+3,038)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,269 miles
    Test number
    563651510280
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass139,231 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    139,231 miles
    Test number
    244062299440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,649 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    135,649 miles
    Test number
    430149637391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail135,657 miles (+7,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,657 miles
    Test number
    263318837342
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass128,564 miles (+6,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    128,564 miles
    Test number
    464892996182
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass122,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    122,411 miles
    Test number
    474832095154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 DRW

Does T44 DRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T44 DRW expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T44 DRW?
The MOT on T44 DRW expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T44 DRW done?
T44 DRW was recorded at 173,687 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 2,594 miles a year.
Has T44 DRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 DRW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T44 DRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T44 DRW find?
T44 DRW failed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front all direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 16 more.

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