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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T770 LEFMOT history

T770 LEF is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
186,420 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T770 LEF
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T770 LEF was last recorded at 186,420 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,399 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,420 miles
  • 2025 – 180,837 miles
  • 2023 – 179,940 miles
  • 2022 – 179,637 miles
  • 2021 – 178,891 miles
  • 2020 – 178,049 miles
  • 2019 – 177,378 miles
  • 2018 – 173,695 miles
  • 2017 – 166,488 miles
  • 2016 – 157,727 miles
  • 2015 – 149,266 miles
  • 2014 – 143,398 miles
  • 2013 – 134,552 miles
  • 2012 – 120,968 miles
  • 2011 – 106,315 miles
  • 2010 – 93,587 miles
  • 2009 – 87,540 miles
  • 2007 – 84,543 miles
  • 2006 – 72,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWelding repairs heavily undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered on sealer at the time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,420 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    186,420 miles
    Test number
    224663776146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs heavily undersealed
  2. Fail186,420 miles (+21)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,420 miles
    Test number
    381572439570
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs heavily undersealed
  3. Fail186,399 miles (+108)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,399 miles
    Test number
    494644981148
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs heavily undersealed
  4. Fail186,291 miles (+5,454)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,291 miles
    Test number
    368875724691
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount and n/s/r inner wing holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and holes to inner sills and rear cross member
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner tie rod ends
  5. Pass180,837 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,837 miles
    Test number
    731469045843
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered on sealer at the time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel behind front bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail180,836 miles (+896)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,836 miles
    Test number
    928070962966
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered on sealer at the time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel behind front bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass179,940 miles (+303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,940 miles
    Test number
    532423359329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  8. Pass179,637 miles (+746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    179,637 miles
    Test number
    344577373805
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  9. Pass178,891 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    178,891 miles
    Test number
    644775222928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,049 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    178,049 miles
    Test number
    817235254250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass177,378 miles (+3,683)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,378 miles
    Test number
    178970438355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass173,695 miles (+7,207)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    173,695 miles
    Test number
    763131227749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass166,488 miles (+8,761)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,488 miles
    Test number
    530629756377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass157,727 miles (+8,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    157,727 miles
    Test number
    872592774577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass149,266 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    149,266 miles
    Test number
    149617625456
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass143,398 miles (+8,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    143,398 miles
    Test number
    685277624089
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass134,552 miles (+13,584)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,552 miles
    Test number
    116388823017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass120,968 miles (+14,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    998097522018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass106,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    106,315 miles
    Test number
    557225721011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,314 miles (+12,727)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,314 miles
    Test number
    198565821443
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass93,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,587 miles
    Test number
    692006520008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,587 miles (+6,047)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,587 miles
    Test number
    350672420089
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass87,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    121958829409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,540 miles (+2,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    834504829067
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  25. Pass84,543 miles (+11,685)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    451817417367
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  26. Pass72,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,858 miles
    Test number
    980390556182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T770 LEF

Does T770 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T770 LEF is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T770 LEF?
The MOT on T770 LEF is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T770 LEF done?
T770 LEF was recorded at 186,420 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,706 miles a year.
Has T770 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T770 LEF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T770 LEF 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 T770 LEF find?
T770 LEF passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; welding repairs heavily undersealed.

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