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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T707 JDBMOT history

T707 JDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 349,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
349,322 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2023
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T707 JDB
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T707 JDB was last recorded at 349,322 miles on 28 Oct 2023, 13,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2015: 321,251 miles, lower than 321,266 miles on 17 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
335,356 miles · 15 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
13,966 miles
Average per year
12,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 349,322 miles
  • 2021 – 335,356 miles
  • 2018 – 328,671 miles
  • 2017 – 324,045 miles
  • 2016 – 321,354 miles
  • 2015 – 321,251 miles
  • 2014 – 321,266 miles
  • 2013 – 300,205 miles
  • 2012 – 294,241 miles
  • 2011 – 277,923 miles
  • 2010 – 249,925 miles
  • 2009 – 225,304 miles
  • 2008 – 199,417 miles
  • 2007 – 160,169 miles
  • 2006 – 131,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass349,322 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass349,322 miles (+13,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    349,322 miles
    Test number
    197785085824
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass335,356 miles (+6,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    335,356 miles
    Test number
    877421653825
    • AdvisoryREAR SEATS HAVE BEEN REMOVED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS

  3. Pass328,671 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    328,671 miles
    Test number
    870671856675
    • 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))

  4. Fail328,646 miles (+4,601)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,646 miles
    Test number
    155134587366
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass324,045 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    324,045 miles
    Test number
    499717216453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail324,035 miles (+2,681)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,035 miles
    Test number
    715880338122
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass321,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    321,354 miles
    Test number
    950736847742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail321,354 miles (+103)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,354 miles
    Test number
    964465061915
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded comp to osr (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass321,251 miles (-15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    321,251 miles
    Test number
    799295724965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass321,266 miles (+21,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    321,266 miles
    Test number
    695846774031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass300,205 miles (+7)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    300,205 miles
    Test number
    689097363043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBrake pipe unions on centre of chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteRear fog lamp tell tail effected by operation of another lamp

  12. Fail300,198 miles (+5,957)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,198 miles
    Test number
    956956863092
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteBrake pipe unions on centre of chassis slightly corroded
    • NoteRear fog lamp tell tail effected by operation of another lamp

  13. Pass294,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    294,241 miles
    Test number
    337105352311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail294,241 miles (+16,318)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,241 miles
    Test number
    868824852302
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass277,923 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    277,923 miles
    Test number
    966954951383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass277,657 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    277,657 miles
    Test number
    479079421304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail277,036 miles (+27,111)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,036 miles
    Test number
    679191501346
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail249,925 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,925 miles
    Test number
    393915130370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack bushes starting to deteriorate both sides.
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass249,925 miles (+60)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    249,925 miles
    Test number
    522815130362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack bushes starting to deteriorate both sides.
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass249,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    249,865 miles
    Test number
    580924860271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail249,865 miles (+24,561)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,865 miles
    Test number
    313041850496
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass225,304 miles (+28)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    225,304 miles
    Test number
    582317249256
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteInner drive shaft rubber split.Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

  23. Pass225,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    225,276 miles
    Test number
    112945429283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail225,276 miles (+25,859)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,276 miles
    Test number
    910340329296
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass199,417 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    199,417 miles
    Test number
    752629018240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass198,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    198,695 miles
    Test number
    820298798173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail198,695 miles (+38,526)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,695 miles
    Test number
    423330998115
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and o/s rear tyre on 2mm slight play in o/s rack end

  28. Pass160,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    160,169 miles
    Test number
    510082297170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass159,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    159,303 miles
    Test number
    394532597133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail159,303 miles (+27,550)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,303 miles
    Test number
    124036487179
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  31. Pass131,753 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    131,753 miles
    Test number
    982787586114
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  32. Fail131,678 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    512403506196
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T707 JDB

Does T707 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T707 JDB expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T707 JDB?
The MOT on T707 JDB expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T707 JDB done?
T707 JDB was recorded at 349,322 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2023, an average of 12,407 miles a year.
Has T707 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T707 JDB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on T707 JDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T707 JDB find?
T707 JDB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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