
Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T473 LAFMOT history
T473 LAF is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 39 MOT tests, with 316,900 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 316,900 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 39
- 20 passed · 19 failed
- Per year
- 6,432 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T473 LAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T473 LAF was last recorded at 316,900 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 316,864 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 6,432 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 316,900 miles
- 2025 – 311,115 miles
- 2024 – 308,775 miles
- 2023 – 307,565 miles
- 2022 – 299,889 miles
- 2021 – 286,710 miles
- 2019 – 274,326 miles
- 2018 – 267,402 miles
- 2017 – 260,094 miles
- 2016 – 253,598 miles
- 2015 – 247,625 miles
- 2014 – 241,373 miles
- 2013 – 234,897 miles
- 2012 – 229,757 miles
- 2011 – 218,241 miles
- 2010 – 210,950 miles
- 2009 – 205,581 miles
- 2008 – 200,278 miles
- 2007 – 194,478 miles
- 2006 – 186,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Weld repairs covered in under seal
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
39 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass316,900 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 316,900 miles
- Test number
- 249919735489
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail316,864 miles (+5,749)13 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 316,864 miles
- Test number
- 224613155045
- MajorExhaust system insecure all rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass311,115 miles (+29)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 311,115 miles
- Test number
- 778155208014
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle missing. other two perished (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side + Off side inner arch corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside jacking point corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Fail311,086 miles (+2,311)3 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 311,086 miles
- Test number
- 782815849055
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle missing. other two perished (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNear side + Off side inner arch corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside jacking point corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Pass308,775 miles2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 308,775 miles
- Test number
- 777337405195
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Fail308,775 miles (+1,210)1 repaired2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 308,775 miles
- Test number
- 797588320658
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Pass307,565 miles (+13)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 307,565 miles
- Test number
- 449593099729
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all rubbers perished / splitting (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( beside fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear crash bar corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Fail307,552 miles (+7,663)1 dangerous16 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,552 miles
- Test number
- 900522341745
- DangerousFront Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative sat on bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective all rubbers perished / splitting (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( beside fuel tank ) (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sliding door lower door runner corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chrash bar corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryHeat sheild loose
- AdvisoryHeat sheild loose
Pass299,889 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 299,889 miles
- Test number
- 741550853495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail299,880 miles (+13,170)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,880 miles
- Test number
- 918647619401
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorPosition lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass286,710 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 286,710 miles
- Test number
- 984054474528
- AdvisoryUnder side sills becoming corroded
Fail286,700 miles (+12,374)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,700 miles
- Test number
- 304351855921
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side sills becoming corroded
Pass274,326 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 274,326 miles
- Test number
- 989380058710
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail274,308 miles (+68)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,308 miles
- Test number
- 169387493723
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail274,240 miles (+6,838)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,240 miles
- Test number
- 297752298612
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r and front handbrake cables working but in poor condition.
Pass267,402 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 267,402 miles
- Test number
- 512738608479
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail267,401 miles (+7,307)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,401 miles
- Test number
- 642324723096
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass260,094 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 260,094 miles
- Test number
- 420196892265
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing bold on inner edge
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Fail260,094 miles (+6,496)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,094 miles
- Test number
- 920871194504
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering rack insecure Rack bushes x4 (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing bold on inner edge
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass253,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 253,598 miles
- Test number
- 204797212512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,598 miles (+5,973)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,598 miles
- Test number
- 365968489529
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass247,625 miles (+6,252)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 247,625 miles
- Test number
- 905529765136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass241,373 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 241,373 miles
- Test number
- 297240174459
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass234,897 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 234,897 miles
- Test number
- 397124983196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail234,893 miles (+5,136)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,893 miles
- Test number
- 875443583104
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass229,757 miles4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 229,757 miles
- Test number
- 116472322284
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCenter exhaust box broken up internally
- NoteExhaust system rusty
- NoteSteering rack mounting rubbers perished
Fail229,739 miles (+11,498)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,739 miles
- Test number
- 627612722245
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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 Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCenter exhaust box broken up internally
- NoteExhaust system rusty
- NoteSteering rack mounting rubbers perished
Pass218,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 218,241 miles
- Test number
- 306821221250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,225 miles (+7,275)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,225 miles
- Test number
- 315621821234
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass210,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 210,950 miles
- Test number
- 273301260439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,935 miles (+5,354)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,935 miles
- Test number
- 892591060187
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass205,581 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 205,581 miles
- Test number
- 951101269163
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail205,566 miles (+5,288)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,566 miles
- Test number
- 900901869110
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass200,278 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 200,278 miles
- Test number
- 502304768133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,208 miles (+5,730)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,208 miles
- Test number
- 520967358126
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass194,478 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 194,478 miles
- Test number
- 940797857190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,458 miles (+7,686)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,458 miles
- Test number
- 723786457159
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass186,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 186,772 miles
- Test number
- 570522656183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,772 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,772 miles
- Test number
- 204121656128
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Questions about T473 LAF
- Does T473 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 LAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T473 LAF?
- The MOT on T473 LAF is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T473 LAF done?
- T473 LAF was recorded at 316,900 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,432 miles a year.
- Has T473 LAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T473 LAF has failed 19 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T473 LAF 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 T473 LAF find?
- T473 LAF passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective missing; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall.
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