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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T630 BDVMOT history

T630 BDV is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 229,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
229,028 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
6,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T630 BDV
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
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T630 BDV was last recorded at 229,028 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,951 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
6,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,028 miles
  • 2025 – 222,382 miles
  • 2024 – 216,862 miles
  • 2023 – 214,303 miles
  • 2022 – 208,723 miles
  • 2021 – 206,466 miles
  • 2019 – 202,991 miles
  • 2018 – 196,248 miles
  • 2017 – 190,794 miles
  • 2016 – 185,574 miles
  • 2015 – 177,941 miles
  • 2014 – 170,692 miles
  • 2013 – 162,613 miles
  • 2012 – 155,011 miles
  • 2011 – 147,641 miles
  • 2010 – 137,620 miles
  • 2009 – 132,524 miles
  • 2008 – 129,181 miles
  • 2007 – 112,806 miles
  • 2006 – 100,653 miles
  • 2005 – 89,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,028 miles
  • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis itemsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

37 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,028 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    229,028 miles
    Test number
    306817359358
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  2. Fail228,951 miles (+6,569)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,951 miles
    Test number
    305023054299
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  3. Pass222,382 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    222,382 miles
    Test number
    186613823198
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail222,379 miles (+5,517)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,379 miles
    Test number
    166271523432
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass216,862 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    216,862 miles
    Test number
    953666921357
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  6. Fail216,860 miles (+2,557)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,860 miles
    Test number
    156701336684
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items

  7. Pass214,303 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    214,303 miles
    Test number
    816249197814
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail212,586 miles (+3,863)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,586 miles
    Test number
    115981168686
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass208,723 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    208,723 miles
    Test number
    459897030500
    • 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))

  10. Fail208,719 miles (+2,253)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,719 miles
    Test number
    696065801960
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass206,466 miles (+3,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    206,466 miles
    Test number
    900279928370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass202,991 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    202,991 miles
    Test number
    213341834874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  13. Fail202,986 miles (+6,738)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,986 miles
    Test number
    857724497469
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to knocking noise from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  14. Pass196,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    196,248 miles
    Test number
    313351238753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail196,236 miles (+5,442)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,236 miles
    Test number
    489778196003
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass190,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    190,794 miles
    Test number
    446077709365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail190,794 miles (+5,220)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,794 miles
    Test number
    146666684490
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass185,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,574 miles
    Test number
    139597027726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail185,574 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,574 miles
    Test number
    656908492801
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail185,574 miles (+7,633)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,574 miles
    Test number
    677865235289
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass177,941 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    177,941 miles
    Test number
    647752325203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Fail177,941 miles (+7,249)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,941 miles
    Test number
    406242025294
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass170,692 miles (+8,079)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    170,692 miles
    Test number
    235530724247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteRust in off side rear crosmember

  24. Pass162,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    162,613 miles
    Test number
    538229613232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail162,613 miles (+7,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,613 miles
    Test number
    756428313216
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail155,011 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,011 miles
    Test number
    435609702224
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass155,011 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    155,011 miles
    Test number
    847619502239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail147,641 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,641 miles
    Test number
    299546611290
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  29. Pass147,641 miles (+10,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    147,641 miles
    Test number
    319486011461
    • 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)

  30. Pass137,620 miles (+5,096)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,620 miles
    Test number
    704758110283
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass132,524 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    960265409283
    • NoteHandbrake cable mechanism tension spring adrift ( plastic locating clip for spring broken ).
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  32. Fail132,524 miles (+3,343)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,524 miles
    Test number
    694764809274
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • NoteHandbrake cable mechanism tension spring adrift ( plastic locating clip for spring broken ).
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnable to see condition of rear brake pads.

  33. Pass129,181 miles (+16,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    129,181 miles
    Test number
    891031928276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass112,806 miles (+12,153)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    172307207229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass100,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    100,653 miles
    Test number
    593318396182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail100,653 miles (+10,912)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,653 miles
    Test number
    514298696132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  37. Pass89,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    302133715216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T630 BDV

Does T630 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T630 BDV is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T630 BDV?
The MOT on T630 BDV is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T630 BDV done?
T630 BDV was recorded at 229,028 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 6,593 miles a year.
Has T630 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T630 BDV has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T630 BDV 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 T630 BDV find?
T630 BDV passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items.

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