Volkswagen Caravelle
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T597 ALPMOT history
T597 ALP is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,896 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 44,896 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,164 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T597 ALP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T597 ALP was last recorded at 44,896 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,896 miles · 22 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,164 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 44,896 miles
- 2023 – 44,680 miles
- 2022 – 44,620 miles
- 2021 – 44,301 miles
- 2020 – 43,801 miles
- 2016 – 43,745 miles
- 2015 – 43,575 miles
- 2014 – 41,318 miles
- 2013 – 40,713 miles
- 2012 – 38,244 miles
- 2011 – 36,048 miles
- 2010 – 35,970 miles
- 2009 – 34,026 miles
- 2008 – 30,517 miles
- 2007 – 27,077 miles
- 2006 – 22,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,896 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,896 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 44,896 miles
- Test number
- 582003746267
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail44,896 miles1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,896 miles
- Test number
- 606719028612
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 719610082983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,680 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 44,680 miles
- Test number
- 973390486366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,680 miles (+60)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,680 miles
- Test number
- 649067715656
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,620 miles (+319)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 44,620 miles
- Test number
- 295346825475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,301 miles (+500)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 44,301 miles
- Test number
- 528747080092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,801 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 43,801 miles
- Test number
- 758316483810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,745 miles (+170)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,745 miles
- Test number
- 545147393294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,575 miles (+2,257)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 43,575 miles
- Test number
- 749425575178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,318 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 41,318 miles
- Test number
- 885259564165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,713 miles (+2,469)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 40,713 miles
- Test number
- 887991373197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,244 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 38,244 miles
- Test number
- 928201772172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,048 miles (+78)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 36,048 miles
- Test number
- 725867661154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,970 miles (+1,944)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 35,970 miles
- Test number
- 324492500294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,026 miles (+3,509)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 34,026 miles
- Test number
- 891991809220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,517 miles (+3,440)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 30,517 miles
- Test number
- 280310118233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,077 miles (+4,836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,077 miles
- Test number
- 714185307288
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 22,241 miles
- Test number
- 762387486193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T597 ALP
- Does T597 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T597 ALP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T597 ALP?
- The MOT on T597 ALP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T597 ALP done?
- T597 ALP was recorded at 44,896 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 1,164 miles a year.
- Has T597 ALP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T597 ALP has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T597 ALP 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 T597 ALP find?
- T597 ALP passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs.
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