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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,459 cc

T4 EFUMOT history

T4 EFU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 20 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 259,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
259,209 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 EFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 EFU was last recorded at 259,209 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
259,182 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
5,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 259,209 miles
  • 2024 – 255,003 miles
  • 2023 – 249,594 miles
  • 2022 – 244,863 miles
  • 2021 – 242,013 miles
  • 2020 – 241,307 miles
  • 2019 – 240,536 miles
  • 2018 – 239,619 miles
  • 2017 – 238,785 miles
  • 2016 – 237,465 miles
  • 2015 – 235,587 miles
  • 2014 – 234,201 miles
  • 2013 – 232,352 miles
  • 2012 – 230,203 miles
  • 2011 – 227,926 miles
  • 2010 – 225,492 miles
  • 2009 – 223,721 miles
  • 2008 – 219,056 miles
  • 2007 – 214,788 miles
  • 2006 – 192,183 miles
  • 2005 – 139,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,209 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.

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,209 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    259,209 miles
    Test number
    701086209706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail259,182 miles (+4,179)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,182 miles
    Test number
    316705274984
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass255,003 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    255,003 miles
    Test number
    942648567443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass249,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    249,594 miles
    Test number
    619690870525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail249,594 miles (+4,731)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,594 miles
    Test number
    845929917367
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass244,863 miles (+2,850)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    244,863 miles
    Test number
    471746857368
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass242,013 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    242,013 miles
    Test number
    730930766531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass241,307 miles (+771)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    241,307 miles
    Test number
    461536337037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass240,536 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    240,536 miles
    Test number
    929763506113
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Fail240,536 miles (+917)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,536 miles
    Test number
    975924227896
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Pass239,619 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    239,619 miles
    Test number
    478747924125
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass238,785 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    238,785 miles
    Test number
    248056954056
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail238,780 miles (+1,315)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,780 miles
    Test number
    487441360045
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass237,465 miles (+1,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    237,465 miles
    Test number
    981429224436
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass235,587 miles (+1,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    235,587 miles
    Test number
    142692729822
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass234,201 miles (+1,849)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    234,201 miles
    Test number
    306487384432
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail232,352 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,352 miles
    Test number
    635002183251
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass232,352 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    232,352 miles
    Test number
    658952883273
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass230,203 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    230,203 miles
    Test number
    318699582441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass227,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    227,926 miles
    Test number
    355327481477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail227,926 miles (+2,434)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,926 miles
    Test number
    525285281286
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

  22. Pass225,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    225,492 miles
    Test number
    113368380254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail225,492 miles (+1,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,492 miles
    Test number
    892107480247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass223,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    223,721 miles
    Test number
    612661389293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail223,721 miles (+4,665)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,721 miles
    Test number
    891681289299
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass219,056 miles (+4,268)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    219,056 miles
    Test number
    414464288263
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteExhaust middle silencer has slight blow

  27. Pass214,788 miles (+22,605)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    214,788 miles
    Test number
    631359387245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass192,183 miles (+52,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    192,183 miles
    Test number
    322000526323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass139,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    139,489 miles
    Test number
    183252925355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 EFU

Does T4 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 EFU is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 EFU?
The MOT on T4 EFU is valid until 23 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 EFU done?
T4 EFU was recorded at 259,209 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 5,957 miles a year.
Has T4 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 EFU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 EFU 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 EFU find?
T4 EFU passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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