Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T827 MVRMOT history
T827 MVR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 178,028 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 178,028 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T827 MVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T827 MVR was last recorded at 178,028 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,268 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,760 miles
- Average per year
- 2,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,028 miles
- 2025 – 176,268 miles
- 2024 – 174,958 miles
- 2023 – 173,923 miles
- 2022 – 171,317 miles
- 2021 – 170,381 miles
- 2020 – 169,798 miles
- 2018 – 169,230 miles
- 2017 – 168,707 miles
- 2016 – 167,766 miles
- 2015 – 164,525 miles
- 2014 – 160,912 miles
- 2013 – 160,670 miles
- 2012 – 160,334 miles
- 2011 – 152,889 miles
- 2010 – 145,438 miles
- 2009 – 138,608 miles
- 2007 – 131,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront front brake has slight imbalance may be tight pads
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ lower wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil and battery light flashing on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,028 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 178,028 miles
- Test number
- 520355934866
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront front brake has slight imbalance may be tight pads
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail178,028 miles (+1,760)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,028 miles
- Test number
- 666520242300
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both rubbers torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront front brake has slight imbalance may be tight pads
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass176,268 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 176,268 miles
- Test number
- 535838773779
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail176,268 miles (+1,310)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,268 miles
- Test number
- 567688922449
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass174,958 miles (+1,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 174,958 miles
- Test number
- 267111782915
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass173,923 miles (+2,606)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 173,923 miles
- Test number
- 216613236949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,317 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 171,317 miles
- Test number
- 567026616706
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail171,317 miles (+936)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,317 miles
- Test number
- 937773687915
- Repaired at testBrake cable damaged broke on test (1.1.15 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively grease on blades , cleaned at time of test (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass170,381 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 170,381 miles
- Test number
- 777761052459
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil and battery light flashing on dash
Fail170,381 miles (+583)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,381 miles
- Test number
- 518023985250
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing two wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside bulbs dim (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure nearside only insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp light intensity significantly reduced nearside and offside bulbs dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly sticking (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil and battery light flashing on dash
Pass169,798 miles (+568)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 169,798 miles
- Test number
- 152009006045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,230 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 169,230 miles
- Test number
- 660980055548
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered resulting in limited suspension movement
Fail169,230 miles (+523)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,230 miles
- Test number
- 777007170365
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been lowered resulting in limited suspension movement
Pass168,707 miles (+941)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 168,707 miles
- Test number
- 629491904596
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to manufacturers stops (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension has been lowered resulting in less free travel
Pass167,766 miles (+3,241)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 167,766 miles
- Test number
- 228852953462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,525 miles (+3,613)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 164,525 miles
- Test number
- 692664625620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,912 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 160,912 miles
- Test number
- 977036674210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,670 miles1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,670 miles
- Test number
- 487445283254
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside sill corroded
- NoteRear body cross member corroded
Pass160,670 miles (+336)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 160,670 miles
- Test number
- 946325983207
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside sill corroded
- NoteRear body cross member corroded
Pass160,334 miles (+11)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 160,334 miles
- Test number
- 308179762429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOil light on
Fail160,323 miles (+7,434)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,323 miles
- Test number
- 366972262212
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOil light on
Pass152,889 miles (+7,451)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 152,889 miles
- Test number
- 657180761265
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteN/s plus o/s steering rack slight play
Pass145,438 miles (+6,830)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 145,438 miles
- Test number
- 410518480287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 138,608 miles
- Test number
- 302135839396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,608 miles (+6,700)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,608 miles
- Test number
- 451985339461
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass131,908 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 131,908 miles
- Test number
- 833052837065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,871 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,871 miles
- Test number
- 102682527474
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T827 MVR
- Does T827 MVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T827 MVR is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T827 MVR?
- The MOT on T827 MVR is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T827 MVR done?
- T827 MVR was recorded at 178,028 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
- Has T827 MVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T827 MVR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T827 MVR 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 T827 MVR find?
- T827 MVR passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge; front front brake has slight imbalance may be tight pads; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.
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