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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,460 cc

T4 BGVMOT history

T4 BGV is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,726 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BGV was last recorded at 96,726 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,233 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,493 miles
Average per year
4,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,726 miles
  • 2024 – 91,233 miles
  • 2023 – 83,029 miles
  • 2022 – 75,485 miles
  • 2021 – 70,186 miles
  • 2020 – 62,294 miles
  • 2019 – 53,303 miles
  • 2018 – 48,921 miles
  • 2017 – 38,406 miles
  • 2016 – 36,780 miles
  • 2015 – 34,433 miles
  • 2014 – 33,937 miles
  • 2013 – 32,261 miles
  • 2012 – 30,381 miles
  • 2011 – 29,359 miles
  • 2010 – 28,070 miles
  • 2009 – 25,709 miles
  • 2008 – 22,091 miles
  • 2007 – 19,889 miles
  • 2006 – 17,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,726 miles (+5,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    152130435857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,233 miles (+8,204)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,233 miles
    Test number
    889334087697
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,029 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,029 miles
    Test number
    449752482032
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,029 miles (+7,544)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,029 miles
    Test number
    994810054792
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,485 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    555259877344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail75,429 miles (+5,243)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,429 miles
    Test number
    876739801603
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass70,186 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    771220717088
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail70,180 miles (+7,886)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,180 miles
    Test number
    797072850771
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass62,294 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,294 miles
    Test number
    472361624382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,303 miles (+128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,303 miles
    Test number
    591344962654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row seats
    • AdvisoryOffside rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light lens damaged

  11. Fail53,175 miles (+4,254)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    348305996227
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row seats
    • AdvisoryOffside rear position lamp lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside stop light lens damaged

  12. Pass48,921 miles (+10,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,921 miles
    Test number
    376524852877
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row seat
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass38,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    186084494231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail38,406 miles (+1,626)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    614138215384
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass36,780 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    391058822042
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass34,433 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,433 miles
    Test number
    408599805008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,937 miles (+1,676)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,937 miles
    Test number
    449217904039
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil dampness to rear diff and both rear inner drive shaft boots

  18. Pass32,261 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    677334413053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,381 miles (+1,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,381 miles
    Test number
    828905402082
    • NoteRear exhaust and centre exhaust pipes are slightly corroded

  20. Pass29,359 miles (+1,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,359 miles
    Test number
    395641011015
    • NoteOsf tyre has slight wear on edges and is lightly scuffed
    • NoteVery slight oil leal from rear differential

  21. Pass28,070 miles (+2,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,070 miles
    Test number
    624493110055
    • NoteOsf tyr has very slight wear on outer edges
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly corroded

  22. Pass25,709 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,709 miles
    Test number
    522929409011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,091 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,091 miles
    Test number
    491618708080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,889 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    800396117023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,097 miles
    Test number
    973256416025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BGV

Does T4 BGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BGV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 BGV?
The MOT on T4 BGV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BGV done?
T4 BGV was recorded at 96,726 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 4,006 miles a year.
Has T4 BGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BGV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T4 BGV 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 BGV find?
T4 BGV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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