Volkswagen Caravelle
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc
T4 HXLMOT history
T4 HXL is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 246,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 246,461 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T4 HXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T4 HXL was last recorded at 246,461 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 244,623 miles · 22 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,838 miles
- Average per year
- 5,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,461 miles
- 2025 – 244,623 miles
- 2024 – 242,252 miles
- 2023 – 242,162 miles
- 2022 – 241,731 miles
- 2021 – 240,364 miles
- 2019 – 238,058 miles
- 2018 – 234,674 miles
- 2017 – 231,762 miles
- 2016 – 226,086 miles
- 2015 – 220,484 miles
- 2014 – 215,205 miles
- 2013 – 206,556 miles
- 2012 – 199,344 miles
- 2011 – 191,479 miles
- 2010 – 182,052 miles
- 2009 – 172,451 miles
- 2008 – 163,114 miles
- 2007 – 153,232 miles
- 2006 – 145,112 miles
- 2005 – 121,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,461 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle coved with underseal (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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Front hand brake cable fraying slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,461 miles (+1,838)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 246,461 miles
- Test number
- 850893310610
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle coved with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass244,623 miles (+26)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 244,623 miles
- Test number
- 468603332526
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Front hand brake cable fraying slightly (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail244,597 miles (+2,345)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,597 miles
- Test number
- 430629665618
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Air leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Front hand brake cable fraying slightly (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass242,252 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 242,252 miles
- Test number
- 630978234745
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked around rim of wheel 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail242,252 miles (+90)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,252 miles
- Test number
- 825425432559
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin rear ex pipe missing at rear (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracked around rim of wheel 225 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass242,162 miles (+431)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 242,162 miles
- Test number
- 850724814434
- AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENS DAMAGES
Pass241,731 miles (+1,367)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 241,731 miles
- Test number
- 440106970713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass240,364 miles (+2,306)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 240,364 miles
- Test number
- 803282568473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass238,058 miles (+3,384)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 238,058 miles
- Test number
- 388096584401
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked with condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn ON the legal limit of 1.6mm
Pass234,674 miles (+2,912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 234,674 miles
- Test number
- 938234379594
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to the legal limit
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,762 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 231,762 miles
- Test number
- 638646149522
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail231,762 miles (+5,676)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,762 miles
- Test number
- 636040613108
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass226,086 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 226,086 miles
- Test number
- 839371463547
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail226,086 miles (+5,602)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,086 miles
- Test number
- 329000236737
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass220,484 miles (+5,279)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 220,484 miles
- Test number
- 314596715625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,205 miles (+8,649)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 215,205 miles
- Test number
- 176265534290
- NoteCrack in offside headlight lens
- NoteVery slight play in nearside front lower ball joint
Pass206,556 miles (+7,212)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 206,556 miles
- Test number
- 329206233293
- NoteBrake pedal hard
- NoteOffside headlamp cracked
- NoteOffside sun visor slightly loose
Pass199,344 miles (+7,865)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 199,344 miles
- Test number
- 999002642298
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteWiper rubbers starting to split
Pass191,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 191,479 miles
- Test number
- 468304441217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,479 miles (+9,427)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,479 miles
- Test number
- 459858831272
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass182,052 miles (+9,601)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 182,052 miles
- Test number
- 610374240256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteOffside headlight damaged with condensation inside
Pass172,451 miles (+9,337)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 172,451 miles
- Test number
- 794501139218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,114 miles (+9,882)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 163,114 miles
- Test number
- 491192038229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,232 miles (+8,120)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 153,232 miles
- Test number
- 982794237274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,112 miles (+23,129)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 145,112 miles
- Test number
- 381744216473
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteInner near side drive shaft boot split/insecure
Pass121,983 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 121,983 miles
- Test number
- 304906435213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,981 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,981 miles
- Test number
- 372635335254
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about T4 HXL
- Does T4 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 HXL is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T4 HXL?
- The MOT on T4 HXL is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T4 HXL done?
- T4 HXL was recorded at 246,461 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
- Has T4 HXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T4 HXL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T4 HXL 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 HXL find?
- T4 HXL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; subframe mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle coved with underseal.
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