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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T71 OWGMOT history

T71 OWG is a silver and grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
169,020 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 OWG was last recorded at 169,020 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,707 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
4,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,020 miles
  • 2023 – 168,707 miles
  • 2022 – 167,059 miles
  • 2021 – 165,434 miles
  • 2020 – 164,135 miles
  • 2019 – 163,358 miles
  • 2018 – 161,858 miles
  • 2017 – 160,664 miles
  • 2016 – 158,442 miles
  • 2015 – 152,670 miles
  • 2014 – 143,604 miles
  • 2013 – 134,269 miles
  • 2012 – 126,362 miles
  • 2011 – 118,608 miles
  • 2009 – 108,404 miles
  • 2008 – 98,738 miles
  • 2007 – 93,910 miles
  • 2006 – 86,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,020 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,020 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,020 miles
    Test number
    906479178382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,707 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,707 miles
    Test number
    248621772436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail168,706 miles (+1,647)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,706 miles
    Test number
    344338046159
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,059 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,059 miles
    Test number
    879398070955
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail167,039 miles (+1,605)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,039 miles
    Test number
    507517345863
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass165,434 miles (+1,299)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,434 miles
    Test number
    195393645427
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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 D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,135 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,135 miles
    Test number
    652149784723
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail164,113 miles (+755)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,113 miles
    Test number
    873246936185
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine + transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,358 miles (+1,500)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,358 miles
    Test number
    973046057179
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Rubbing on wheel (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass161,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,858 miles
    Test number
    328923538579
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lense cracked

  11. Fail161,858 miles (+1,194)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,858 miles
    Test number
    954367398422
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 50 17 94w (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear light lense cracked

  12. Pass160,664 miles (+2,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,664 miles
    Test number
    467148093936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass158,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,442 miles
    Test number
    189889878804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail158,440 miles (+5,770)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,440 miles
    Test number
    345713233016
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  15. Pass152,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    152,670 miles
    Test number
    725862615051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail152,699 miles (+9,095)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,699 miles
    Test number
    909892415016
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass143,604 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,604 miles
    Test number
    606034114021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,603 miles (+9,334)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,603 miles
    Test number
    357833814004
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass134,269 miles (+7,907)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,269 miles
    Test number
    165131413085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass126,362 miles (+7,754)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    198613212494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorating

  21. Fail118,608 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,608 miles
    Test number
    348424811083
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust been repaired but not blowing
    • NoteAdvise slight play end of steering rack

  22. Pass118,608 miles (+10,204)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,608 miles
    Test number
    567424411042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAdvise centre exhaust been repaired but not blowing
    • NoteAdvise slight play end of steering rack

  23. Pass108,404 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    108,404 miles
    Test number
    263358059249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAdvise oil leaks
    • NoteAdvise slight play end of steering rack

  24. Fail108,404 miles (+9,666)3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,404 miles
    Test number
    973598859285
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAdvise oil leaks
    • NoteAdvise slight play end of steering rack

  25. Pass98,738 miles (+4,828)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    984620728280
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteCentre exhaust has been repaired
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damage but no cuts exposing canvos
    • NoteVery slight play both ends of steering rack

  26. Pass93,910 miles (+7,517)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    93,910 miles
    Test number
    433057727457
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteExhaust repair centre joint
    • NoteSlight play both ends of steering rack

  27. Pass86,393 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    432162656397
    • NoteNearside front bottom joint gaiter split
    • NoteSlight play both ends of steering rack

Questions about T71 OWG

Does T71 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T71 OWG expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T71 OWG?
The MOT on T71 OWG expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T71 OWG done?
T71 OWG was recorded at 169,020 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 4,421 miles a year.
Has T71 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 OWG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T71 OWG 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 T71 OWG find?
T71 OWG passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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