Volkswagen Caravelle
Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc
T4 DNLMOT history
T4 DNL is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,577 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 158,577 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,649 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 DNL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 18 Apr 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 DNL was last recorded at 158,577 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 156,864 miles · 31 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,713 miles
- Average per year
- 4,649 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 158,577 miles
- 2024 – 156,864 miles
- 2022 – 155,108 miles
- 2021 – 154,901 miles
- 2020 – 152,181 miles
- 2019 – 142,256 miles
- 2018 – 131,099 miles
- 2016 – 120,637 miles
- 2015 – 115,362 miles
- 2014 – 112,565 miles
- 2013 – 110,084 miles
- 2012 – 107,780 miles
- 2011 – 102,803 miles
- 2010 – 99,653 miles
- 2009 – 96,874 miles
- 2008 – 92,693 miles
- 2007 – 77,632 miles
- 2006 – 67,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,577 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Central Rear Chassis crossmember corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front door steps and sills corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel siderod (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,577 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 158,577 miles
- Test number
- 378563923002
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail158,577 miles (+1,713)2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,577 miles
- Test number
- 734520636392
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass156,864 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 156,864 miles
- Test number
- 308194007367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,864 miles (+1,756)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,864 miles
- Test number
- 405963336324
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass155,108 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 155,108 miles
- Test number
- 829873005864
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Chassis crossmember corroded.
- AdvisoryFront door steps and sills corroded.
Fail155,103 miles (+202)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,103 miles
- Test number
- 486071545909
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorRear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Chassis crossmember corroded.
- AdvisoryFront door steps and sills corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass154,901 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 154,901 miles
- Test number
- 802692660773
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRust to front door steps/sill panels
Fail154,901 miles (+2,720)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,901 miles
- Test number
- 560940782421
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRust to front door steps/sill panels
Pass152,181 miles (+9,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 152,181 miles
- Test number
- 935491790430
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,256 miles (+11,157)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 142,256 miles
- Test number
- 118505152569
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *BORDERLINE* (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt *BORDERLINE* (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass131,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 131,099 miles
- Test number
- 448311480326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,096 miles (+10,459)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,096 miles
- Test number
- 682700575646
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Pass120,637 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 120,637 miles
- Test number
- 181049829503
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel siderod (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail120,636 miles (+5,274)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,636 miles
- Test number
- 185417224840
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel siderod (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass115,362 miles (+2,797)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 115,362 miles
- Test number
- 726760090685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,565 miles (+2,481)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 112,565 miles
- Test number
- 409998214394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 110,084 miles
- Test number
- 906909613339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,084 miles (+2,304)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,084 miles
- Test number
- 719539413309
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass107,780 miles (+4,977)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 107,780 miles
- Test number
- 868158502397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 102,803 miles
- Test number
- 396071311373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,803 miles (+3,150)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,803 miles
- Test number
- 685639601347
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass99,653 miles (+2,779)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 99,653 miles
- Test number
- 143790910350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,874 miles (+4,181)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 96,874 miles
- Test number
- 192893329370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,693 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 92,693 miles
- Test number
- 650877708257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,786 miles (+13,154)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 90,786 miles
- Test number
- 734329928186
- NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
Pass77,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 77,632 miles
- Test number
- 301029927171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,632 miles (+9,837)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,632 miles
- Test number
- 413519927188
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail67,795 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,795 miles
- Test number
- 201758916119
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass67,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 67,795 miles
- Test number
- 431788716133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T4 DNL
- Does T4 DNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 DNL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T4 DNL?
- The MOT on T4 DNL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 DNL done?
- T4 DNL was recorded at 158,577 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,649 miles a year.
- Has T4 DNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 DNL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T4 DNL 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 DNL find?
- T4 DNL passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.
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