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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T4 ARFMOT history

T4 ARF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
201,359 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 ARF was last recorded at 201,359 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,906 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,453 miles
Average per year
2,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,359 miles
  • 2025 – 198,906 miles
  • 2024 – 197,407 miles
  • 2023 – 193,919 miles
  • 2022 – 192,257 miles
  • 2020 – 190,770 miles
  • 2019 – 189,839 miles
  • 2018 – 186,415 miles
  • 2017 – 185,634 miles
  • 2016 – 184,176 miles
  • 2015 – 179,929 miles
  • 2014 – 176,735 miles
  • 2013 – 172,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,359 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,359 miles (+2,453)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    201,359 miles
    Test number
    135637529184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass198,906 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    198,906 miles
    Test number
    572825374500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass197,407 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    197,407 miles
    Test number
    420945043058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,919 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    193,919 miles
    Test number
    217970247597
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass192,257 miles (+1,487)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    192,257 miles
    Test number
    487761214921
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass190,770 miles (+931)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    190,770 miles
    Test number
    918165820534
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills corroded

  7. Pass189,839 miles (+24)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,839 miles
    Test number
    418601879581
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded through out

  8. Fail189,815 miles (+3,400)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,815 miles
    Test number
    313466598184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affecting brake light (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements hand brake cable snapped (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded through out

  9. Pass186,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    186,415 miles
    Test number
    243625402006
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded throughout (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail186,412 miles (+778)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,412 miles
    Test number
    477333081794
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded throughout (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass185,634 miles (+1,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    185,634 miles
    Test number
    898669242963
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corrodded

  12. Pass184,176 miles (+4,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    184,176 miles
    Test number
    905362582130
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass179,929 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    179,929 miles
    Test number
    453418849718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s steering arms slight play.

  14. Fail179,928 miles (+3,193)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,928 miles
    Test number
    231193880364
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight engine oil leak.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s steering arms slight play.

  15. Pass176,735 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    176,735 miles
    Test number
    779399634360
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  16. Fail176,735 miles (+4,247)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,735 miles
    Test number
    459848234306
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  17. Pass172,488 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    172,488 miles
    Test number
    697296123368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail172,487 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,487 miles
    Test number
    386134023343
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about T4 ARF

Does T4 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 ARF is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 ARF?
The MOT on T4 ARF is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 ARF done?
T4 ARF was recorded at 201,359 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,333 miles a year.
Has T4 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 ARF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T4 ARF 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 T4 ARF find?
T4 ARF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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