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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Lpg · 1999 · 2,792 cc

T54 FODMOT history

T54 FOD is a red lpg Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 240,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
240,638 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 FOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 FOD was last recorded at 240,638 miles on 29 May 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,618 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
6,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,638 miles
  • 2025 – 236,974 miles
  • 2024 – 232,719 miles
  • 2023 – 228,871 miles
  • 2022 – 226,455 miles
  • 2021 – 224,712 miles
  • 2020 – 221,725 miles
  • 2019 – 219,911 miles
  • 2018 – 217,857 miles
  • 2017 – 216,280 miles
  • 2016 – 213,178 miles
  • 2015 – 206,067 miles
  • 2014 – 202,846 miles
  • 2012 – 202,413 miles
  • 2011 – 200,086 miles
  • 2010 – 192,486 miles
  • 2009 – 183,141 miles
  • 2008 – 167,196 miles
  • 2007 – 148,491 miles
  • 2006 – 133,370 miles
  • 2005 – 110,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,638 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,638 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    240,638 miles
    Test number
    973539250508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail240,618 miles (+3,644)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,618 miles
    Test number
    234159839420
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass236,974 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    236,974 miles
    Test number
    957108490562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail236,969 miles (+4,250)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,969 miles
    Test number
    815279206581
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass232,719 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    232,719 miles
    Test number
    934143842219
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail232,719 miles (+3,848)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,719 miles
    Test number
    616487801153
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass228,871 miles (+2,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    228,871 miles
    Test number
    723855958651
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DETERIATING (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass226,455 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    226,455 miles
    Test number
    820638250677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail226,445 miles (+1,733)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,445 miles
    Test number
    743854280988
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass224,712 miles (+2,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    224,712 miles
    Test number
    539721409961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass221,725 miles (+1,814)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    221,725 miles
    Test number
    264310864374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass219,911 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    219,911 miles
    Test number
    244822512794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass217,857 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    217,857 miles
    Test number
    379275168833
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

  14. Pass216,280 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    216,280 miles
    Test number
    666382577217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass213,178 miles (+7,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    213,178 miles
    Test number
    569497068460
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

  16. Pass206,067 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    206,067 miles
    Test number
    166727855041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass202,846 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    202,846 miles
    Test number
    237332774064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle not listed on exhaust emissions data standards

  18. Fail202,846 miles (+433)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,846 miles
    Test number
    447452374079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle not listed on exhaust emissions data standards

  19. Pass202,413 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    202,413 miles
    Test number
    585524062106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lamp lens damage

  20. Fail202,412 miles (+2,326)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,412 miles
    Test number
    127323762148
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lamp lens damage

  21. Pass200,086 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    200,086 miles
    Test number
    397493151187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass192,486 miles (+9,345)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    192,486 miles
    Test number
    702680660188
    • NoteCentre silencer corroding
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing

  23. Pass183,141 miles (+15,945)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    183,141 miles
    Test number
    353114869132
    • NoteCan not see front brake pads
    • NoteChip in screen

  24. Pass167,196 miles (+18,705)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    167,196 miles
    Test number
    110611528144
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate slighty deteriorated

  25. Pass148,491 miles (+15,121)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    148,491 miles
    Test number
    920297317105
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass133,370 miles (+23,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    133,370 miles
    Test number
    962078006260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass110,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    751206435272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T54 FOD

Does T54 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 FOD is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T54 FOD?
The MOT on T54 FOD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 FOD done?
T54 FOD was recorded at 240,638 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,284 miles a year.
Has T54 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 FOD has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T54 FOD 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 T54 FOD find?
T54 FOD passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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