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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T4 GNVMOT history

T4 GNV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
204,617 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 GNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 GNV was last recorded at 204,617 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,586 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
7,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,617 miles
  • 2025 – 197,976 miles
  • 2024 – 193,094 miles
  • 2023 – 189,781 miles
  • 2021 – 184,441 miles
  • 2020 – 175,398 miles
  • 2019 – 164,161 miles
  • 2018 – 154,187 miles
  • 2017 – 142,594 miles
  • 2016 – 130,797 miles
  • 2015 – 118,184 miles
  • 2014 – 107,034 miles
  • 2013 – 103,466 miles
  • 2012 – 98,685 miles
  • 2011 – 93,547 miles
  • 2010 – 83,807 miles
  • 2009 – 73,626 miles
  • 2008 – 67,617 miles
  • 2007 – 58,498 miles
  • 2006 – 50,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,617 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    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

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,617 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    204,617 miles
    Test number
    983949723420
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail204,586 miles (+6,610)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,586 miles
    Test number
    719330153194
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass197,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    197,976 miles
    Test number
    812642262335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail197,976 miles (+4,882)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,976 miles
    Test number
    588092596150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass193,094 miles (+3,313)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,094 miles
    Test number
    704421230393
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass189,781 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    189,781 miles
    Test number
    483369865420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,441 miles (+9,043)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,441 miles
    Test number
    833857964513
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,398 miles
    Test number
    214754746628
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail175,398 miles (+11,237)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,398 miles
    Test number
    219835233394
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,161 miles (+9,974)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,161 miles
    Test number
    742262320163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,187 miles (+11,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,187 miles
    Test number
    776839843416
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row

  12. Pass142,594 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,594 miles
    Test number
    831578641164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,797 miles
    Test number
    925544599453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail130,797 miles (+12,613)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,797 miles
    Test number
    744565008089
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass118,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,184 miles
    Test number
    198589595065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail118,184 miles (+11,150)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,184 miles
    Test number
    117299795008
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass107,034 miles (+3,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,034 miles
    Test number
    406040104162
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass103,466 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    907675653150
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail103,466 miles (+4,781)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    367085653144
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass98,685 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,685 miles
    Test number
    936086532143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,672 miles (+5,125)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    267622332140
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre tread (not reached cords)

  22. Pass93,547 miles (+9,740)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,547 miles
    Test number
    535315741149
    • NoteDrive belt noisy
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteHand brake cables slack
    • NoteRear brake pads low
    • NoteSlight play in n/s trackrod end ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s in trackrod end ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in o/s top ball joint

  23. Pass83,807 miles (+10,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,807 miles
    Test number
    881686870136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,626 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,626 miles
    Test number
    333167689149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,617 miles (+9,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,617 miles
    Test number
    181827898167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass58,498 miles (+8,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    664441697153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,390 miles
    Test number
    352142276165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 GNV

Does T4 GNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 GNV is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 GNV?
The MOT on T4 GNV is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 GNV done?
T4 GNV was recorded at 204,617 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 7,604 miles a year.
Has T4 GNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 GNV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 GNV 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 GNV find?
T4 GNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded.

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