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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T59 MLLMOT history

T59 MLL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 362,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
362,937 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 MLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 MLL was last recorded at 362,937 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 8,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
354,454 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
8,483 miles
Average per year
7,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 362,937 miles
  • 2024 – 354,454 miles
  • 2021 – 353,091 miles
  • 2020 – 352,153 miles
  • 2019 – 345,445 miles
  • 2018 – 335,316 miles
  • 2017 – 324,141 miles
  • 2016 – 319,401 miles
  • 2015 – 313,456 miles
  • 2014 – 308,063 miles
  • 2013 – 300,598 miles
  • 2012 – 292,041 miles
  • 2011 – 281,523 miles
  • 2010 – 269,850 miles
  • 2009 – 260,572 miles
  • 2008 – 253,755 miles
  • 2007 – 238,141 miles
  • 2006 – 220,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass362,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner and outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear valance corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass362,937 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    362,937 miles
    Test number
    359022501731
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded
  2. Fail362,937 miles (+8,483)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    362,937 miles
    Test number
    110534127277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded
  3. Pass354,454 miles (+15)3 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    354,454 miles
    Test number
    224162480104
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail354,439 miles (+1,348)5 major3 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,439 miles
    Test number
    875999212075
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass353,091 miles (+938)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    353,091 miles
    Test number
    947896922530
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear valance corroded
  6. Pass352,153 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    352,153 miles
    Test number
    802072851557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  7. Fail352,140 miles (+6,695)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    352,140 miles
    Test number
    191120298111
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  8. Pass345,445 miles (+10,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    345,445 miles
    Test number
    863386973261
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass335,316 miles (+11,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    335,316 miles
    Test number
    698031938137
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body of vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass324,141 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    324,141 miles
    Test number
    994256810714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass319,401 miles (+5,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    319,401 miles
    Test number
    501508515938
    • AdvisoryNs sill slight corrosion
  12. Pass313,456 miles (+5,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    313,456 miles
    Test number
    557611215296
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass308,063 miles (+7,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    308,063 miles
    Test number
    446651314222
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass300,598 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    300,598 miles
    Test number
    955990403240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass292,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    292,041 miles
    Test number
    665203292131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail292,041 miles (+10,518)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,041 miles
    Test number
    986223492100
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass281,523 miles (+11,673)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    281,523 miles
    Test number
    236377791144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass269,850 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    269,850 miles
    Test number
    382361900220
    • DangerousOil leak
  19. Fail269,850 miles (+9,278)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,850 miles
    Test number
    752220900203
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass260,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    260,572 miles
    Test number
    253298999194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail260,572 miles (+6,817)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,572 miles
    Test number
    241958899461
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  22. Pass253,755 miles (+15,614)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    253,755 miles
    Test number
    254110558454
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight imbalance at front brakes
    • NoteSlight play both sides of steering rack
  23. Pass238,141 miles (+17,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    238,141 miles
    Test number
    261140187482
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Pass220,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    220,513 miles
    Test number
    441473176117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T59 MLL

Does T59 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 MLL is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T59 MLL?
The MOT on T59 MLL is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T59 MLL done?
T59 MLL was recorded at 362,937 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,350 miles a year.
Has T59 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 MLL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T59 MLL 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 T59 MLL find?
T59 MLL passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner and outer sill corroded, and 9 more.

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