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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T473 WGJMOT history

T473 WGJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,738 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 WGJ was last recorded at 142,738 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,764 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
4,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,738 miles
  • 2025 – 140,764 miles
  • 2024 – 137,721 miles
  • 2023 – 134,557 miles
  • 2022 – 130,928 miles
  • 2021 – 127,243 miles
  • 2020 – 125,153 miles
  • 2019 – 122,708 miles
  • 2018 – 117,116 miles
  • 2017 – 111,753 miles
  • 2016 – 106,061 miles
  • 2015 – 100,089 miles
  • 2014 – 95,024 miles
  • 2013 – 87,935 miles
  • 2012 – 83,976 miles
  • 2011 – 78,359 miles
  • 2010 – 73,401 miles
  • 2009 – 66,491 miles
  • 2008 – 61,779 miles
  • 2007 – 59,631 miles
  • 2006 – 56,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,738 miles
  • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,738 miles (+1,974)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,738 miles
    Test number
    527053654755
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass140,764 miles (+3,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,764 miles
    Test number
    402091141552
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass137,721 miles (+3,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,721 miles
    Test number
    633626756879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,557 miles (+3,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,557 miles
    Test number
    488256447967
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (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))

  5. Pass130,928 miles (+3,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,928 miles
    Test number
    537867889597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring/corroded (1.6 (e))

  6. Pass127,243 miles (+2,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,243 miles
    Test number
    390172195043
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass125,153 miles (+2,445)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,153 miles
    Test number
    370548782035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  8. Pass122,708 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    474808107380
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail122,708 miles (+5,592)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    433018607952
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass117,116 miles (+5,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,116 miles
    Test number
    471868787747
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass111,753 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,753 miles
    Test number
    555037423565
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and nearside from center row
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

  12. Fail111,753 miles (+5,692)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,753 miles
    Test number
    528048268841
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and nearside from center row
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

  13. Pass106,061 miles (+5,972)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    612350295223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryCenter row outer seats removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside front unable to have full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside rear unable to have full inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable rubbing on coolant pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter inner clip insecure but not allowing ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering rack joints

  14. Pass100,089 miles (+5,065)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    709523205140
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front cv gaiter , drive shaft clip insecure but preventing the ingres of dirt etc
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn uneven

  15. Pass95,024 miles (+343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    815448214184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail94,681 miles (+6,746)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    246187704443
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass87,935 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    87,935 miles
    Test number
    747170723185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,976 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,976 miles
    Test number
    258493002492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,359 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    627082601198
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass78,359 miles (+4,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    979082601183
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass73,401 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    993472200118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,491 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    341101619145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,779 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,779 miles
    Test number
    893113618109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,631 miles (+3,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,631 miles
    Test number
    841826317176
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass56,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,008 miles
    Test number
    940263126151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T473 WGJ

Does T473 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T473 WGJ is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T473 WGJ?
The MOT on T473 WGJ is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T473 WGJ done?
T473 WGJ was recorded at 142,738 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,315 miles a year.
Has T473 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 WGJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T473 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
T473 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both, and 1 more.

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