Volkswagen Caravell
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T486 WMAMOT history
T486 WMA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravell first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 176,598 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T486 WMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravell
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T486 WMA was last recorded at 176,598 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,598 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,598 miles
- 2023 – 174,574 miles
- 2022 – 170,435 miles
- 2021 – 163,585 miles
- 2020 – 158,732 miles
- 2019 – 152,710 miles
- 2018 – 143,826 miles
- 2017 – 135,164 miles
- 2016 – 125,576 miles
- 2015 – 114,696 miles
- 2014 – 105,248 miles
- 2013 – 96,239 miles
- 2012 – 90,653 miles
- 2011 – 86,182 miles
- 2010 – 80,498 miles
- 2009 – 74,433 miles
- 2008 – 67,595 miles
- 2007 – 62,007 miles
- 2006 – 53,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,598 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi in Arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,598 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 176,598 miles
- Test number
- 467775164179
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi in Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail176,598 miles (+2,024)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,598 miles
- Test number
- 139798341955
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to Calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi in Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber Mounting Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,574 miles (+4,139)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 174,574 miles
- Test number
- 632905671504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,435 miles (+4)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 170,435 miles
- Test number
- 749999528989
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail170,431 miles (+6,846)5 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,431 miles
- Test number
- 917649691437
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,585 miles (+4,853)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 163,585 miles
- Test number
- 537927202463
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass158,732 miles (+6,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 158,732 miles
- Test number
- 500614878278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass152,710 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,710 miles
- Test number
- 272866308767
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corvered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail152,704 miles (+8,878)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,704 miles
- Test number
- 607354211742
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corvered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake weak
Pass143,826 miles (+8,662)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 143,826 miles
- Test number
- 995050666259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 135,164 miles
- Test number
- 239765393805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,164 miles (+9,588)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,164 miles
- Test number
- 488067156845
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass125,576 miles (+10,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 125,576 miles
- Test number
- 733386224505
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,696 miles (+9,448)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 114,696 miles
- Test number
- 519035835182
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass105,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 105,248 miles
- Test number
- 258816434197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,248 miles (+9,009)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,248 miles
- Test number
- 468476234190
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass96,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 96,239 miles
- Test number
- 247910633171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,239 miles (+5,586)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,239 miles
- Test number
- 895670533134
- 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)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail90,653 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,653 miles
- Test number
- 519695642120
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass90,653 miles (+4,471)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 90,653 miles
- Test number
- 748695842168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,182 miles (+5,684)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 86,182 miles
- Test number
- 118790031156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,498 miles (+6,065)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2011
- Odometer
- 80,498 miles
- Test number
- 273874140189
- 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)
Pass74,433 miles (+6,838)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 74,433 miles
- Test number
- 472386479110
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/s/f abs ring cracked
Pass67,595 miles (+5,588)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 67,595 miles
- Test number
- 521091768160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,007 miles (+8,051)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 62,007 miles
- Test number
- 981400377173
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn.
- NoteCut on inner wall of o/s/f tyre.
Pass53,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,956 miles
- Test number
- 213408896034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T486 WMA
- Does T486 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T486 WMA expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T486 WMA?
- The MOT on T486 WMA expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T486 WMA done?
- T486 WMA was recorded at 176,598 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 6,401 miles a year.
- Has T486 WMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T486 WMA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T486 WMA 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 T486 WMA find?
- T486 WMA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to calliper; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi in arch; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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