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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T796 GMOMOT history

T796 GMO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 208,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
208,021 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 GMO
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 GMO was last recorded at 208,021 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,691 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
330 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,021 miles
  • 2025 – 207,691 miles
  • 2024 – 207,214 miles
  • 2023 – 206,456 miles
  • 2022 – 205,192 miles
  • 2021 – 202,755 miles
  • 2020 – 200,033 miles
  • 2019 – 198,334 miles
  • 2017 – 194,857 miles
  • 2016 – 192,007 miles
  • 2015 – 186,836 miles
  • 2014 – 182,339 miles
  • 2013 – 176,941 miles
  • 2012 – 169,554 miles
  • 2011 – 164,475 miles
  • 2010 – 155,176 miles
  • 2009 – 144,348 miles
  • 2008 – 139,165 miles
  • 2007 – 131,068 miles
  • 2006 – 123,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,021 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.

  • Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear quarter panels in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,021 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    208,021 miles
    Test number
    410911477804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass207,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    207,691 miles
    Test number
    452379915959
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail207,691 miles (+477)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,691 miles
    Test number
    864953241275
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass207,214 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    207,214 miles
    Test number
    387353132210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass206,456 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    206,456 miles
    Test number
    396741309123
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear quarter panels in poor condition
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  6. Fail206,451 miles (+1,259)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,451 miles
    Test number
    834939799795
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear quarter panels in poor condition
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  7. Pass205,192 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    205,192 miles
    Test number
    883551760762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail205,186 miles (+2,431)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,186 miles
    Test number
    994021910124
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass202,755 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,755 miles
    Test number
    810319497956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail202,751 miles (+2,718)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,751 miles
    Test number
    599753213659
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt twisted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass200,033 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,033 miles
    Test number
    964214647409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass198,334 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    198,334 miles
    Test number
    611931107858
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail198,334 miles (+3,477)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,334 miles
    Test number
    952148511929
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass194,857 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    194,857 miles
    Test number
    928406906279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass192,007 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    192,007 miles
    Test number
    158976330237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass186,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    186,836 miles
    Test number
    111679659045
    • AdvisoryWear/play in steering rack inner joints

  17. Fail186,836 miles (+4,497)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,836 miles
    Test number
    819009290099
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber detached broken at upper attachment (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWear/play in steering rack inner joints

  18. Pass182,339 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    182,339 miles
    Test number
    387331554311
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail182,339 miles (+5,398)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,339 miles
    Test number
    898480554340
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass176,941 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    176,941 miles
    Test number
    449534053393
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail176,941 miles (+7,387)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,941 miles
    Test number
    196511953385
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass169,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    169,554 miles
    Test number
    655068242323
    • NoteNear side rear refector damaged

  23. Fail169,554 miles (+5,079)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,554 miles
    Test number
    577727942387
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear refector damaged

  24. Pass164,475 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    164,475 miles
    Test number
    776854351383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle emits slight blue smoke on idle and during emission test

  25. Fail164,474 miles (+9,298)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,474 miles
    Test number
    465160251475
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle emits slight blue smoke on idle and during emission test

  26. Pass155,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    155,176 miles
    Test number
    450237140316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail155,176 miles (+10,828)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,176 miles
    Test number
    670574340394
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass144,348 miles (+5,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    852131849311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass139,165 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    139,165 miles
    Test number
    300557938383
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  30. Fail139,165 miles (+8,097)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,165 miles
    Test number
    894587938346
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  31. Pass131,068 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    131,068 miles
    Test number
    113616547354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail131,064 miles (+7,553)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,064 miles
    Test number
    190020247359
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  33. Pass123,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    123,511 miles
    Test number
    254005736316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T796 GMO

Does T796 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 GMO is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 GMO?
The MOT on T796 GMO is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 GMO done?
T796 GMO was recorded at 208,021 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has T796 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 GMO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T796 GMO 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 T796 GMO find?
T796 GMO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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