
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T69 RFEMOT history
T69 RFE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 229,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 229,407 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,423 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T69 RFE
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T69 RFE was last recorded at 229,407 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 6,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 222,889 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,518 miles
- Average per year
- 7,423 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 229,407 miles
- 2025 – 222,889 miles
- 2024 – 216,510 miles
- 2022 – 211,826 miles
- 2021 – 204,378 miles
- 2020 – 204,083 miles
- 2019 – 191,323 miles
- 2018 – 183,997 miles
- 2017 – 172,187 miles
- 2016 – 171,444 miles
- 2015 – 165,850 miles
- 2014 – 159,880 miles
- 2013 – 157,018 miles
- 2012 – 150,978 miles
- 2011 – 140,886 miles
- 2010 – 140,430 miles
- 2009 – 122,001 miles
- 2008 – 102,894 miles
- 2007 – 92,991 miles
- 2006 – 83,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2018
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
29 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,407 miles (+6,518)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 229,407 miles
- Test number
- 467865205199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,889 miles (+6,379)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 222,889 miles
- Test number
- 551069904478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,510 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 216,510 miles
- Test number
- 608442447731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,493 miles (+4,667)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,493 miles
- Test number
- 685966464316
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve broken/blowing Rear section Y junction blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam for left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass211,826 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 211,826 miles
- Test number
- 479667891773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,756 miles (+7,378)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,756 miles
- Test number
- 308921433951
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Pass204,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 204,378 miles
- Test number
- 522583566752
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,378 miles (+295)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,378 miles
- Test number
- 399595923932
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail204,083 miles (+5,879)1 dangerous8 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,083 miles
- Test number
- 199982917313
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s sill damaged
Fail198,204 miles (+79)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,204 miles
- Test number
- 430999828288
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail198,125 miles (+6,802)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,125 miles
- Test number
- 349426226594
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass191,323 miles (+194)5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 191,323 miles
- Test number
- 828505077293
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated seat lever affecting operation (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryJust passed on handbrake test on min 16%
Fail191,129 miles (+7,132)1 dangerous7 major4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,129 miles
- Test number
- 380261146052
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,997 miles (+31)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 183,997 miles
- Test number
- 605192875889
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail183,966 miles (+11,779)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,966 miles
- Test number
- 614174398535
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass172,187 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 172,187 miles
- Test number
- 846386015191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail172,187 miles (+743)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,187 miles
- Test number
- 452562757649
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Pass171,444 miles (+5,594)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 171,444 miles
- Test number
- 874582977133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,850 miles (+5,970)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 165,850 miles
- Test number
- 165400615192
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass159,880 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 159,880 miles
- Test number
- 119323294004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail159,880 miles (+2,862)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,880 miles
- Test number
- 288523194024
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass157,018 miles (+6,040)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 157,018 miles
- Test number
- 406158703129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass150,978 miles (+10,092)6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 150,978 miles
- Test number
- 148613672055
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAirbag lamp on
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass140,886 miles (+456)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 140,886 miles
- Test number
- 337533311025
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOffside centre seatbelt damaged-no seat fitted
Fail140,430 miles (+18,429)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,430 miles
- Test number
- 282341550318
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteNearside rear brake disc scored and corroded
Pass122,001 miles (+19,107)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 122,001 miles
- Test number
- 182782169277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f alloy wheel slighty dented
- NoteAdvise o/s/f door mirror missing
Pass102,894 miles (+9,903)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 102,894 miles
- Test number
- 193592418262
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass92,991 miles (+9,823)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 92,991 miles
- Test number
- 181426737227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,168 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 83,168 miles
- Test number
- 432696816274
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAirbag light on
Questions about T69 RFE
- Does T69 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T69 RFE is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T69 RFE?
- The MOT on T69 RFE is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T69 RFE done?
- T69 RFE was recorded at 229,407 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
- Has T69 RFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T69 RFE has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T69 RFE 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 T69 RFE find?
- T69 RFE passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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