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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T508 LHKMOT history

T508 LHK is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 278,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
278,041 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T508 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T508 LHK was last recorded at 278,041 miles on 26 May 2026, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,745 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
6,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 278,041 miles
  • 2025 – 275,745 miles
  • 2024 – 273,627 miles
  • 2023 – 271,663 miles
  • 2022 – 266,611 miles
  • 2021 – 263,037 miles
  • 2019 – 260,284 miles
  • 2018 – 257,501 miles
  • 2017 – 254,368 miles
  • 2016 – 248,688 miles
  • 2015 – 242,334 miles
  • 2014 – 233,752 miles
  • 2013 – 222,466 miles
  • 2012 – 211,962 miles
  • 2011 – 197,173 miles
  • 2010 – 189,403 miles
  • 2009 – 178,833 miles
  • 2008 – 169,702 miles
  • 2007 – 159,904 miles
  • 2006 – 141,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,041 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill holed
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass278,041 miles (+2,296)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    278,041 miles
    Test number
    719928500926
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass275,745 miles (+2,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    275,745 miles
    Test number
    458397617743
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass273,627 miles (+1,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    273,627 miles
    Test number
    818902370930
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass271,663 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    271,663 miles
    Test number
    120980673136
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill holed and corroded

  5. Pass266,611 miles (+3,574)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    266,611 miles
    Test number
    785778930183
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass263,037 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    263,037 miles
    Test number
    682715458259
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass260,284 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    260,284 miles
    Test number
    908591952833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail260,281 miles (+2,780)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,281 miles
    Test number
    426445357002
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass257,501 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    257,501 miles
    Test number
    759120509567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass254,368 miles (+5,680)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    254,368 miles
    Test number
    317107785557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass248,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    248,688 miles
    Test number
    858695455160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail248,688 miles (+6,354)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,688 miles
    Test number
    204032678431
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass242,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    242,334 miles
    Test number
    495769145107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail242,324 miles (+8,572)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,324 miles
    Test number
    355079345193
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass233,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    233,752 miles
    Test number
    979069644105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail233,752 miles (+11,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,752 miles
    Test number
    997108244170
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass222,466 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    222,466 miles
    Test number
    559189743100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner tie rod joints

  18. Fail222,466 miles (+10,504)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,466 miles
    Test number
    387618543157
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner tie rod joints

  19. Pass211,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    211,962 miles
    Test number
    127521552185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail211,962 miles (+14,789)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,962 miles
    Test number
    317111952138
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass197,173 miles (+7,770)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    197,173 miles
    Test number
    917345701195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass189,403 miles (+10,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    189,403 miles
    Test number
    553018220101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass178,833 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    178,833 miles
    Test number
    952752339115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass169,702 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    169,702 miles
    Test number
    752711828122
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  25. Fail169,693 miles (+9,789)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,693 miles
    Test number
    200000928441
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  26. Pass159,904 miles (+18,463)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    159,904 miles
    Test number
    502404027138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass141,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    141,441 miles
    Test number
    574658926149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T508 LHK

Does T508 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T508 LHK is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T508 LHK?
The MOT on T508 LHK is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T508 LHK done?
T508 LHK was recorded at 278,041 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,813 miles a year.
Has T508 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T508 LHK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T508 LHK 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 T508 LHK find?
T508 LHK passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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