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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T4 VTPMOT history

T4 VTP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,593 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VTP was last recorded at 172,593 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2012: 106,737 miles, lower than 226,573 miles on 25 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,881 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,712 miles
Average per year
3,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,593 miles
  • 2025 – 168,881 miles
  • 2024 – 165,586 miles
  • 2023 – 162,435 miles
  • 2022 – 159,794 miles
  • 2021 – 155,548 miles
  • 2020 – 152,641 miles
  • 2019 – 148,292 miles
  • 2018 – 142,097 miles
  • 2017 – 135,260 miles
  • 2016 – 129,161 miles
  • 2015 – 123,949 miles
  • 2014 – 119,537 miles
  • 2013 – 114,597 miles
  • 2012 – 106,737 miles
  • 2011 – 226,573 miles
  • 2010 – 208,737 miles
  • 2009 – 190,277 miles
  • 2008 – 163,925 miles
  • 2007 – 132,744 miles
  • 2006 – 101,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,593 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Centre exhaust mounting rubber bush detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s sill corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s/f anti roll bar mounting D bush deteriorated with slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,593 miles (+3,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,593 miles
    Test number
    815301257912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass168,881 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    168,881 miles
    Test number
    466765631301
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting rubber bush detached
    • AdvisoryN/s sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar mounting D bush deteriorated with slight play.
  3. Fail168,864 miles (+3,278)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,864 miles
    Test number
    620331089608
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting rubber bush detached
    • AdvisoryN/s sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar mounting D bush deteriorated with slight play.
  4. Pass165,586 miles (+3,151)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,586 miles
    Test number
    541964695412
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass162,435 miles (+2,641)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    142981286081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,794 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,794 miles
    Test number
    293943297732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,548 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    155,548 miles
    Test number
    690186446721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail155,548 miles (+2,907)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,548 miles
    Test number
    452377351115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass152,641 miles (+4,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    152,641 miles
    Test number
    907393583366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,292 miles (+6,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    755619380358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts worn
  11. Pass142,097 miles (+6,837)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,097 miles
    Test number
    615791092725
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cracked
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts worn
  12. Pass135,260 miles (+6,099)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,260 miles
    Test number
    803762343846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass129,161 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    656180030272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Fail129,161 miles (+5,212)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    985287945551
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass123,949 miles (+4,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,949 miles
    Test number
    849728295174
    • NoteSlight play in n/s track rod
  16. Pass119,537 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    449541314254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,377 miles (+4,780)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,377 miles
    Test number
    809759994125
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass114,597 miles (+67)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    158607903241
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre wall [not showing cords]
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread
  19. Fail114,530 miles (+7,793)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,530 miles
    Test number
    388080403422
    • DangerousFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCut in o/s/r tyre wall [not showing cords]
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread
  20. Pass106,737 miles (-119,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,737 miles
    Test number
    185376422288
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Pass226,573 miles (+17,836)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    226,573 miles
    Test number
    205534981005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass208,737 miles (+18,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    208,737 miles
    Test number
    561471280031
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Fail190,277 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,277 miles
    Test number
    130263889013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass190,277 miles (+26,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    190,277 miles
    Test number
    772013689029
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  25. Pass163,925 miles (+31,181)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    163,925 miles
    Test number
    932128578070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass132,744 miles (+31,036)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    132,744 miles
    Test number
    333678177083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    124125676059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 VTP

Does T4 VTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VTP is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 VTP?
The MOT on T4 VTP is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VTP done?
T4 VTP was recorded at 172,593 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,467 miles a year.
Has T4 VTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VTP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 VTP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 VTP find?
T4 VTP passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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