Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T528 DFCMOT history
T528 DFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 180,102 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,936 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T528 DFC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T528 DFC was last recorded at 180,102 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,657 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,445 miles
- Average per year
- 5,936 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,102 miles
- 2024 – 176,657 miles
- 2023 – 172,825 miles
- 2022 – 170,314 miles
- 2021 – 163,637 miles
- 2020 – 160,244 miles
- 2019 – 158,981 miles
- 2018 – 154,261 miles
- 2017 – 147,876 miles
- 2016 – 142,523 miles
- 2015 – 133,482 miles
- 2014 – 124,201 miles
- 2013 – 121,451 miles
- 2012 – 119,111 miles
- 2011 – 112,383 miles
- 2010 – 109,388 miles
- 2009 – 97,101 miles
- 2008 – 86,205 miles
- 2007 – 75,451 miles
- 2006 – 62,202 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,102 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from flexi pipe to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion to both outer sills
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,102 miles (+3,445)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 180,102 miles
- Test number
- 605078860062
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass176,657 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 176,657 miles
- Test number
- 199804035153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,628 miles (+3,803)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,628 miles
- Test number
- 370260100597
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded close to tow bar and rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass172,825 miles (+2,511)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 172,825 miles
- Test number
- 296786045175
- AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S seal corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S seal corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,314 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 170,314 miles
- Test number
- 848305968500
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills
Fail170,311 miles (+6,674)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,311 miles
- Test number
- 141125792275
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material link pipe from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both outer sills
Pass163,637 miles (+3,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 163,637 miles
- Test number
- 737355672678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass160,244 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 160,244 miles
- Test number
- 683002062694
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass158,981 miles (+4,720)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,981 miles
- Test number
- 400287250462
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryO/S/R rear seal corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting underside view
Pass154,261 miles (+6,385)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 154,261 miles
- Test number
- 666211158820
- AdvisoryN/S/F tyre on 4mm tread
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryO/S/F tyre on 4mm tread
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass147,876 miles (+5,353)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 147,876 miles
- Test number
- 995212092366
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust section corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear discs slightly corroded on inner faces
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted limiting underside view
Pass142,523 miles (+9,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 142,523 miles
- Test number
- 648619027304
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Rack joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted limiting underside view
Pass133,482 miles (+9,281)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 133,482 miles
- Test number
- 796041786574
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring`s rusty
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront and rear crossmember`s very rusty and weak
- AdvisorySlight side to side movement o/s front wheel
Pass124,201 miles (+2,750)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 124,201 miles
- Test number
- 548003084200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,451 miles (+2,340)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 121,451 miles
- Test number
- 277318123327
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass119,111 miles (+6,728)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 119,111 miles
- Test number
- 319013502394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,383 miles (+2,995)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 112,383 miles
- Test number
- 375930801310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,388 miles (+3,834)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 109,388 miles
- Test number
- 493535400432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,554 miles (+8,453)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 105,554 miles
- Test number
- 992621370003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteR/h front tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail97,101 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,101 miles
- Test number
- 551861379007
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rackend
- NoteSpare wheel not in good condition
Pass97,101 miles (+10,896)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 97,101 miles
- Test number
- 630721379066
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rackend
- NoteSpare wheel not in good condition
Fail86,205 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,205 miles
- Test number
- 253427668072
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass86,205 miles (+10,754)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 86,205 miles
- Test number
- 694277368031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,451 miles (+13,249)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 75,451 miles
- Test number
- 561567167093
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
- NoteBoth front tyres and nearside rear tyre close to replacement
- NoteNumber plate on front cracked
Fail62,202 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,202 miles
- Test number
- 100122776040
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass62,202 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 62,202 miles
- Test number
- 240042776035
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Questions about T528 DFC
- Does T528 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T528 DFC is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T528 DFC?
- The MOT on T528 DFC is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T528 DFC done?
- T528 DFC was recorded at 180,102 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,936 miles a year.
- Has T528 DFC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T528 DFC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T528 DFC 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 T528 DFC find?
- T528 DFC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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