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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T79 OWGMOT history

T79 OWG is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 192,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,519 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T79 OWG was last recorded at 192,519 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2009: 54,242 miles, lower than 148,216 miles on 20 Aug 2008.

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
187,651 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,868 miles
Average per year
3,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,519 miles
  • 2025 – 187,651 miles
  • 2024 – 183,162 miles
  • 2023 – 183,112 miles
  • 2022 – 181,247 miles
  • 2021 – 170,695 miles
  • 2020 – 162,558 miles
  • 2019 – 150,697 miles
  • 2018 – 134,067 miles
  • 2017 – 124,688 miles
  • 2016 – 115,808 miles
  • 2015 – 105,698 miles
  • 2014 – 103,762 miles
  • 2013 – 94,402 miles
  • 2012 – 83,931 miles
  • 2011 – 73,828 miles
  • 2010 – 65,113 miles
  • 2009 – 54,242 miles
  • 2008 – 148,216 miles
  • 2007 – 136,824 miles
  • 2005 – 119,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front exhaust mount cable tied

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,519 miles (+4,868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,519 miles
    Test number
    235258255184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass187,651 miles (+4,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,651 miles
    Test number
    315652766461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass183,162 miles (+50)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    183,162 miles
    Test number
    237455326830
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,112 miles (+1,865)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,112 miles
    Test number
    349998872647
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated cap broken (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass181,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    181,247 miles
    Test number
    371917359759
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount cable tied
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail181,247 miles (+10,552)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,247 miles
    Test number
    537069760287
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount cable tied
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass170,695 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,695 miles
    Test number
    765351830419
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail170,695 miles (+8,137)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,695 miles
    Test number
    611854800302
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass162,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,558 miles
    Test number
    804283481972
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded

  10. Fail162,558 miles (+11,861)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,558 miles
    Test number
    119527954443
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded

  11. Pass150,697 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    150,697 miles
    Test number
    172178620972
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail150,690 miles (+16,623)2 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,690 miles
    Test number
    785122675908
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire no1 injector leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass134,067 miles (+9,379)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,067 miles
    Test number
    674022267202
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass124,688 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,688 miles
    Test number
    287974859764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail124,687 miles (+8,879)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,687 miles
    Test number
    333895467095
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass115,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,808 miles
    Test number
    968221667386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  17. Fail115,807 miles (+10,109)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,807 miles
    Test number
    367502646528
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers poor

  18. Pass105,698 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,698 miles
    Test number
    194517591000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,762 miles (+9,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    579173924232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  20. Pass94,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,402 miles
    Test number
    968718013212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail94,402 miles (+10,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,402 miles
    Test number
    609304913241
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  22. Pass83,931 miles (+10,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,931 miles
    Test number
    528609812221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass73,828 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    538255911249
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail73,828 miles (+8,715)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,828 miles
    Test number
    797475111257
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass65,113 miles (+10,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    131976830280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass54,242 miles (-93,974)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,242 miles
    Test number
    511762029223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,216 miles (+772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    148,216 miles
    Test number
    673203038217
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn low on inner edges

  28. Pass147,444 miles (+10,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    147,444 miles
    Test number
    302011838000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  29. Pass136,824 miles (+17,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    136,824 miles
    Test number
    514926527047
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass119,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    593634465328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 OWG

Does T79 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T79 OWG is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T79 OWG?
The MOT on T79 OWG is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T79 OWG done?
T79 OWG was recorded at 192,519 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,609 miles a year.
Has T79 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 OWG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T79 OWG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T79 OWG find?
T79 OWG passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre slightly cracked/perished; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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