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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc

T4 RUVMOT history

T4 RUV is a red petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 16 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,561 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 RUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 RUV was last recorded at 151,561 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,587 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,974 miles
Average per year
5,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,561 miles
  • 2025 – 148,587 miles
  • 2024 – 143,572 miles
  • 2023 – 139,481 miles
  • 2022 – 134,389 miles
  • 2021 – 127,412 miles
  • 2020 – 117,926 miles
  • 2019 – 112,666 miles
  • 2018 – 105,656 miles
  • 2017 – 96,956 miles
  • 2016 – 87,302 miles
  • 2015 – 80,671 miles
  • 2014 – 76,254 miles
  • 2013 – 70,158 miles
  • 2012 – 62,178 miles
  • 2011 – 56,773 miles
  • 2010 – 56,548 miles
  • 2009 – 49,989 miles
  • 2008 – 46,726 miles
  • 2007 – 43,640 miles
  • 2006 – 39,568 miles
  • 2005 – 33,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,561 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,561 miles (+2,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,561 miles
    Test number
    752734377470
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,587 miles (+5,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,587 miles
    Test number
    102972703522
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass143,572 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,572 miles
    Test number
    679232207950
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail143,571 miles (+4,090)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,571 miles
    Test number
    494817442894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad friction material falling off (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested offside rear brake pad lining falling off (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure by cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged little pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded

  5. Pass139,481 miles (+5,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    657824262613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,389 miles (+6,977)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    240656216705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass127,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    633088227023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail127,412 miles (+9,486)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,412 miles
    Test number
    119655352168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass117,926 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,926 miles
    Test number
    909563526986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail117,925 miles (+5,259)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,925 miles
    Test number
    656769278970
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,666 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    913524102492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,656 miles (+8,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,656 miles
    Test number
    630408407776
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass96,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    442554086330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,956 miles (+9,654)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    475353196751
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror glass insecure

  15. Pass87,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    719930563618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail87,302 miles (+6,631)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,302 miles
    Test number
    987762598955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass80,671 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    168325155141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,604 miles (+4,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    148003455105
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass76,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    729676154122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,254 miles (+6,096)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    995089344144
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,158 miles (+7,980)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    305436583085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAuxilery drive belt is crakcing

  22. Pass62,178 miles (+5,405)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    526019752050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSteering arm inner at rack has slight play offside
    • NoteSteering arm inner at rack has slight play on nearside

  23. Pass56,773 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,773 miles
    Test number
    107134001063
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail56,548 miles (+6,559)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    314587250359
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass49,989 miles (+3,263)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,989 miles
    Test number
    524981139383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    133279538306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,725 miles (+3,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,725 miles
    Test number
    180789838310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass43,640 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,640 miles
    Test number
    692398637335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,568 miles (+6,067)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,568 miles
    Test number
    522576426319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,501 miles
    Test number
    631111345373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 RUV

Does T4 RUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 RUV is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 RUV?
The MOT on T4 RUV is valid until 5 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 RUV done?
T4 RUV was recorded at 151,561 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,698 miles a year.
Has T4 RUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 RUV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 RUV 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 RUV find?
T4 RUV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive sump area.

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