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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T478 KGOMOT history

T478 KGO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 340,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
340,190 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 KGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 KGO was last recorded at 340,190 miles on 14 May 2026, 835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
339,355 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
835 miles
Average per year
6,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 340,190 miles
  • 2025 – 339,355 miles
  • 2024 – 337,779 miles
  • 2023 – 336,177 miles
  • 2022 – 333,096 miles
  • 2021 – 329,168 miles
  • 2020 – 327,498 miles
  • 2019 – 322,723 miles
  • 2018 – 313,089 miles
  • 2017 – 305,348 miles
  • 2016 – 300,673 miles
  • 2015 – 286,577 miles
  • 2014 – 272,277 miles
  • 2013 – 264,215 miles
  • 2012 – 259,257 miles
  • 2011 – 258,442 miles
  • 2010 – 256,851 miles
  • 2009 – 251,924 miles
  • 2008 – 246,045 miles
  • 2007 – 230,346 miles
  • 2006 – 213,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass340,190 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass340,190 miles (+835)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    340,190 miles
    Test number
    878392433151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass339,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    339,355 miles
    Test number
    624930104203
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail339,351 miles (+1,572)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,351 miles
    Test number
    922290081399
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass337,779 miles (+1,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    337,779 miles
    Test number
    515960498218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass336,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    336,177 miles
    Test number
    268282734844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail336,177 miles (+3,081)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    336,177 miles
    Test number
    205361169900
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass333,096 miles (+3,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    333,096 miles
    Test number
    830874793025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass329,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    329,168 miles
    Test number
    346480365915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail329,168 miles (+1,670)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    329,168 miles
    Test number
    703860957937
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass327,498 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    327,498 miles
    Test number
    820285975011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass322,723 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    322,723 miles
    Test number
    804916994039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass313,089 miles (+7,741)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    313,089 miles
    Test number
    116878694626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass305,348 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    305,348 miles
    Test number
    641414226327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass300,673 miles (+14,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    300,673 miles
    Test number
    329929983435
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass286,577 miles (+14,300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    286,577 miles
    Test number
    238436315016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass272,277 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    272,277 miles
    Test number
    479918224077
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail272,277 miles (+8,062)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,277 miles
    Test number
    895717024052
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass264,215 miles (+4,958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    264,215 miles
    Test number
    207634223070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass259,257 miles (+815)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    259,257 miles
    Test number
    318412612044
    • NoteFront no plate ?
    • NoteMovement in steering rack just passable
    • NoteNoise from n/s front suspenson but no movement found

  20. Pass258,442 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    258,442 miles
    Test number
    476775921055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass256,851 miles (+4,927)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    256,851 miles
    Test number
    243264700017
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack

  22. Pass251,924 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    251,924 miles
    Test number
    152196929484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass246,045 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    246,045 miles
    Test number
    551057988024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail246,041 miles (+15,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,041 miles
    Test number
    104776988497
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass230,346 miles (+17,186)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    230,346 miles
    Test number
    504551627199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass213,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    213,160 miles
    Test number
    394538246051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T478 KGO

Does T478 KGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T478 KGO is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T478 KGO?
The MOT on T478 KGO is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T478 KGO done?
T478 KGO was recorded at 340,190 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,278 miles a year.
Has T478 KGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 KGO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T478 KGO 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 T478 KGO find?
T478 KGO passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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