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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey and White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T501 RCRMOT history

T501 RCR is a grey and white petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
111,849 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 RCR was last recorded at 111,849 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,858 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
991 miles
Average per year
3,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,849 miles
  • 2025 – 110,858 miles
  • 2024 – 104,735 miles
  • 2023 – 97,695 miles
  • 2022 – 94,915 miles
  • 2021 – 93,737 miles
  • 2020 – 93,363 miles
  • 2019 – 89,102 miles
  • 2018 – 86,957 miles
  • 2017 – 81,641 miles
  • 2016 – 79,408 miles
  • 2015 – 74,779 miles
  • 2014 – 66,873 miles
  • 2013 – 59,480 miles
  • 2012 – 53,668 miles
  • 2011 – 47,424 miles
  • 2010 – 41,772 miles
  • 2009 – 39,579 miles
  • 2007 – 37,384 miles
  • 2005 – 33,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,849 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,849 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    499330032588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,858 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    110,858 miles
    Test number
    621777856340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,735 miles (+472)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,735 miles
    Test number
    713944696579
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail104,263 miles (+6,568)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,263 miles
    Test number
    609085414546
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass97,695 miles (+2,780)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,695 miles
    Test number
    998570401007
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass94,915 miles (+1,178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,915 miles
    Test number
    488817250290
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot taped up (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has multiple repairs

  7. Pass93,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    662998983680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,737 miles (+374)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    719478082354
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,363 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    127201055672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    431067606885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear tyres feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail89,102 miles (+2,145)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    868009355666
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged both rear tyres feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass86,957 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,957 miles
    Test number
    573072068439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,641 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    81,641 miles
    Test number
    916526203628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,408 miles (+4,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,408 miles
    Test number
    973304766708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,779 miles (+7,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,779 miles
    Test number
    678555855109
    • NoteSlight damage to O/S mirror glass

  16. Pass66,873 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,873 miles
    Test number
    846615054197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,480 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    346024553112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,474 miles (+5,806)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    288448143491
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass53,668 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    828613762175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,424 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,424 miles
    Test number
    679794561103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,772 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    920537060134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,579 miles
    Test number
    614840679135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,579 miles (+2,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,579 miles
    Test number
    593813969162
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass37,384 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,384 miles
    Test number
    401922867412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,144 miles (+1,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,144 miles
    Test number
    494429707082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,632 miles
    Test number
    493893365435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T501 RCR

Does T501 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T501 RCR is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T501 RCR?
The MOT on T501 RCR is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T501 RCR done?
T501 RCR was recorded at 111,849 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,825 miles a year.
Has T501 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 RCR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T501 RCR 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 T501 RCR find?
T501 RCR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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