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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T451 JEXMOT history

T451 JEX is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 316,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
316,785 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 JEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 JEX was last recorded at 316,785 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
312,353 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,432 miles
Average per year
10,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 316,785 miles
  • 2025 – 312,353 miles
  • 2024 – 307,860 miles
  • 2023 – 302,474 miles
  • 2022 – 295,497 miles
  • 2021 – 289,568 miles
  • 2020 – 285,506 miles
  • 2019 – 281,270 miles
  • 2018 – 276,107 miles
  • 2017 – 268,734 miles
  • 2016 – 252,671 miles
  • 2015 – 238,113 miles
  • 2014 – 220,941 miles
  • 2013 – 204,992 miles
  • 2012 – 195,821 miles
  • 2011 – 184,106 miles
  • 2010 – 165,955 miles
  • 2009 – 152,164 miles
  • 2008 – 139,181 miles
  • 2007 – 126,691 miles
  • 2006 – 115,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass316,785 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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass316,785 miles (+4,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    316,785 miles
    Test number
    376764676235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass312,353 miles (+4,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    312,353 miles
    Test number
    633357321067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass307,860 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    307,860 miles
    Test number
    864760673144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail307,837 miles (+5,363)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    307,837 miles
    Test number
    311870162964
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass302,474 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    302,474 miles
    Test number
    303134846992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass295,497 miles (+5,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    295,497 miles
    Test number
    436675890736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass289,568 miles (+4,062)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    289,568 miles
    Test number
    171481057079
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass285,506 miles (+4,236)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    285,506 miles
    Test number
    837061117222
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass281,270 miles (+5,163)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    281,270 miles
    Test number
    616207582816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass276,107 miles (+7,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    276,107 miles
    Test number
    650757283236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass268,734 miles (+16,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    268,734 miles
    Test number
    125995994755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass252,671 miles (+14,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    252,671 miles
    Test number
    543589886697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering track rod inner joints slightly worn

  13. Pass238,113 miles (+321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    238,113 miles
    Test number
    138071075442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail237,792 miles (+16,851)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,792 miles
    Test number
    408161765020
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass220,941 miles (+768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    220,941 miles
    Test number
    886007784000
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail220,173 miles (+15,181)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,173 miles
    Test number
    769706174045
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass204,992 miles (+9,171)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    204,992 miles
    Test number
    578325183000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass195,821 miles (+11,715)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    195,821 miles
    Test number
    765716862077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear Tyre on the legal limit

  19. Pass184,106 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    184,106 miles
    Test number
    428746571022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside end of the steering rack & pinnion has slight play

  20. Fail184,098 miles (+18,143)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,098 miles
    Test number
    795414371009
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside end of the steering rack & pinnion has slight play

  21. Pass165,955 miles (+13,791)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    165,955 miles
    Test number
    392241890013
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror glass cracked

  22. Pass152,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    152,164 miles
    Test number
    694340979012
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail152,159 miles (+12,978)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,159 miles
    Test number
    362040679089
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass139,181 miles (+12,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    139,181 miles
    Test number
    190531078037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass126,691 miles (+11,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    126,691 miles
    Test number
    704098867096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass115,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    115,195 miles
    Test number
    670891366060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T451 JEX

Does T451 JEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T451 JEX is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T451 JEX?
The MOT on T451 JEX is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T451 JEX done?
T451 JEX was recorded at 316,785 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,070 miles a year.
Has T451 JEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 JEX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T451 JEX 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 T451 JEX find?
T451 JEX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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