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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T689 KGBMOT history

T689 KGB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 188,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,522 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T689 KGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T689 KGB was last recorded at 188,522 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,522 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,522 miles
  • 2024 – 185,175 miles
  • 2023 – 181,450 miles
  • 2022 – 176,074 miles
  • 2021 – 170,881 miles
  • 2020 – 165,159 miles
  • 2019 – 153,526 miles
  • 2018 – 142,756 miles
  • 2017 – 131,158 miles
  • 2016 – 120,806 miles
  • 2015 – 108,102 miles
  • 2014 – 92,361 miles
  • 2013 – 80,991 miles
  • 2012 – 69,073 miles
  • 2011 – 56,107 miles
  • 2010 – 45,590 miles
  • 2009 – 35,187 miles
  • 2008 – 26,309 miles
  • 2007 – 24,528 miles
  • 2006 – 20,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,522 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Both o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded and should be kept under observation.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,522 miles
    Test number
    557184181778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,522 miles (+3,347)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,522 miles
    Test number
    522495620458
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass185,175 miles (+3,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    185,175 miles
    Test number
    206463635038
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass181,450 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,450 miles
    Test number
    708368850452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,074 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,074 miles
    Test number
    433999732919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,881 miles
    Test number
    707936302409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail170,881 miles (+5,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,881 miles
    Test number
    812928883856
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass165,159 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,159 miles
    Test number
    832394061497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail165,092 miles (+11,566)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,092 miles
    Test number
    181893057389
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass153,526 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,526 miles
    Test number
    641338914971
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded and should be kept under observation.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail153,526 miles (+10,770)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,526 miles
    Test number
    810761364318
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth o/s and n/s sills becoming corroded and should be kept under observation.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass142,756 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,756 miles
    Test number
    773576399912
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear inner bumper supports becoming excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both o/s and n/s tyre wear should be kept under observation.

  13. Fail142,754 miles (+11,596)1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,754 miles
    Test number
    911588427232
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear inner bumper supports becoming excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both o/s and n/s tyre wear should be kept under observation.

  14. Pass131,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    377860820410
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cross member excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in upper steering column mounting, should be checked.

  15. Fail131,158 miles (+10,352)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    427979871404
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp burst. (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cross member excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight movement in upper steering column mounting, should be checked.

  16. Pass120,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,806 miles
    Test number
    646200617712
    • AdvisoryWear evident in steering rack

  17. Fail120,806 miles (+12,704)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,806 miles
    Test number
    401038383516
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWear evident in steering rack

  18. Pass108,102 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,102 miles
    Test number
    266714115151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail108,100 miles (+15,739)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,100 miles
    Test number
    108392615144
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureInner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOuter Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass92,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,361 miles
    Test number
    297329014483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,361 miles (+11,370)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,361 miles
    Test number
    448542414109
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s rear brake pad appears to be well worn advise that it is more closely checked

  22. Pass80,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    966825813161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,991 miles (+11,918)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    626533013104
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass69,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    538036612169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,073 miles (+12,966)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    815326812176
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass56,107 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    715892521169
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail56,107 miles (+10,517)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,107 miles
    Test number
    907622521170
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass45,590 miles (+10,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    734264520122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass35,187 miles (+8,878)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,187 miles
    Test number
    243730629415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  30. Pass26,309 miles (+1,781)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,309 miles
    Test number
    833679718136
    • NoteKeep wear on n/s rear tyre under observation

  31. Pass24,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,528 miles
    Test number
    452259927151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail24,528 miles (+4,316)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,528 miles
    Test number
    533128027108
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass20,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    281988926148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T689 KGB

Does T689 KGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T689 KGB is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T689 KGB?
The MOT on T689 KGB is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T689 KGB done?
T689 KGB was recorded at 188,522 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 8,581 miles a year.
Has T689 KGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T689 KGB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T689 KGB 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 T689 KGB find?
T689 KGB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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