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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T4 LVUMOT history

T4 LVU is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
188,052 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 LVU
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 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 LVU was last recorded at 188,052 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 1,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,582 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,470 miles
Average per year
7,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,052 miles
  • 2023 – 186,582 miles
  • 2022 – 180,626 miles
  • 2021 – 172,558 miles
  • 2020 – 164,557 miles
  • 2019 – 150,699 miles
  • 2018 – 136,680 miles
  • 2017 – 127,076 miles
  • 2016 – 124,545 miles
  • 2015 – 122,042 miles
  • 2014 – 118,270 miles
  • 2013 – 108,330 miles
  • 2012 – 100,297 miles
  • 2011 – 88,080 miles
  • 2010 – 83,461 miles
  • 2009 – 72,543 miles
  • 2008 – 67,464 miles
  • 2007 – 59,486 miles
  • 2006 – 50,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,052 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,052 miles
    Test number
    366507279940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,582 miles (+5,956)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,582 miles
    Test number
    894083515784
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass180,626 miles (+8,068)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,626 miles
    Test number
    286648205229
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,558 miles (+8,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,558 miles
    Test number
    412194270217
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,557 miles (+13,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,557 miles
    Test number
    444906122057
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres inner edges
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,699 miles (+14,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,699 miles
    Test number
    479339638615
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,680 miles (+9,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    589775752508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,076 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,076 miles
    Test number
    834719715962
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake low on efficiency

  9. Pass124,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    653272676123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail124,545 miles (+2,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    384666761337
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass122,042 miles (+3,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    757569215209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail118,270 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,270 miles
    Test number
    835456874107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass118,270 miles (+9,940)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    118,270 miles
    Test number
    997216574149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,330 miles (+8,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,330 miles
    Test number
    998698773147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,297 miles (+12,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,297 miles
    Test number
    906930782174
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass88,080 miles (+4,619)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    588648331026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight damage to tyre wall nsf

  17. Pass83,461 miles (+10,918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,461 miles
    Test number
    224682560458
    • NoteO/S & N/S/F Brake discs slightly worn.

  18. Pass72,543 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    890352049125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,464 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,464 miles
    Test number
    373330148112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,486 miles (+9,201)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    784723947104
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged but vision is not impaired

  21. Pass50,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,285 miles
    Test number
    333008526192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 LVU

Does T4 LVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 LVU expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 LVU?
The MOT on T4 LVU expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 LVU done?
T4 LVU was recorded at 188,052 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 7,494 miles a year.
Has T4 LVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 LVU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T4 LVU 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 LVU find?
T4 LVU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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