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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T801 RKRMOT history

T801 RKR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 334,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
334,235 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 RKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T801 RKR was last recorded at 334,235 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 4,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
329,289 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,946 miles
Average per year
8,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 334,235 miles
  • 2024 – 329,289 miles
  • 2023 – 324,185 miles
  • 2022 – 316,690 miles
  • 2021 – 308,743 miles
  • 2020 – 302,075 miles
  • 2019 – 293,954 miles
  • 2018 – 281,881 miles
  • 2017 – 270,254 miles
  • 2016 – 257,997 miles
  • 2015 – 251,378 miles
  • 2014 – 239,752 miles
  • 2013 – 231,058 miles
  • 2012 – 220,600 miles
  • 2011 – 210,212 miles
  • 2010 – 204,861 miles
  • 2009 – 198,857 miles
  • 2008 – 192,722 miles
  • 2007 – 185,380 miles
  • 2006 – 172,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass334,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass334,235 miles (+4,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    334,235 miles
    Test number
    188476399089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass329,289 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    329,289 miles
    Test number
    511419123698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass324,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    324,185 miles
    Test number
    859745310486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail324,185 miles (+7,495)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,185 miles
    Test number
    102355589934
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass316,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    316,690 miles
    Test number
    225715307509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail316,690 miles (+7,947)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,690 miles
    Test number
    688394678836
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass308,743 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    308,743 miles
    Test number
    327683468234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail308,742 miles (+6,667)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,742 miles
    Test number
    605166605892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass302,075 miles (+8,121)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    302,075 miles
    Test number
    169498690990
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass293,954 miles (+12,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    293,954 miles
    Test number
    693121000602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass281,881 miles (+11,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    281,881 miles
    Test number
    564002501371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass270,254 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    270,254 miles
    Test number
    192369274269
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail270,250 miles (+12,253)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,250 miles
    Test number
    165063460069
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on road wheel (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass257,997 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    257,997 miles
    Test number
    103698621314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass251,378 miles (+11,626)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    251,378 miles
    Test number
    677080028918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass239,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    239,752 miles
    Test number
    376933014275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail239,751 miles (+8,693)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,751 miles
    Test number
    128193014254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to offside rear brake pipe.

  18. Pass231,058 miles (+10,458)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    231,058 miles
    Test number
    717822013287
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass220,600 miles (+10,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    220,600 miles
    Test number
    917688982022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass210,212 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    210,212 miles
    Test number
    826753561070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass204,861 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    204,861 miles
    Test number
    363433590020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass198,857 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    198,857 miles
    Test number
    733401199090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass192,722 miles (+7,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    192,722 miles
    Test number
    541943498070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass185,380 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    185,380 miles
    Test number
    134667087008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail185,106 miles (+12,727)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,106 miles
    Test number
    674700287069
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass172,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    172,379 miles
    Test number
    353389486098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T801 RKR

Does T801 RKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T801 RKR expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T801 RKR?
The MOT on T801 RKR expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T801 RKR done?
T801 RKR was recorded at 334,235 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 8,308 miles a year.
Has T801 RKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 RKR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T801 RKR 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 T801 RKR find?
T801 RKR passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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