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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T831 JFUMOT history

T831 JFU is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,593 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T831 JFU
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T831 JFU was last recorded at 129,593 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 4,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,890 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,703 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,593 miles
  • 2025 – 124,890 miles
  • 2024 – 118,708 miles
  • 2023 – 113,522 miles
  • 2022 – 108,974 miles
  • 2021 – 105,096 miles
  • 2020 – 102,794 miles
  • 2019 – 99,518 miles
  • 2018 – 94,156 miles
  • 2017 – 88,946 miles
  • 2016 – 83,112 miles
  • 2015 – 80,053 miles
  • 2014 – 79,387 miles
  • 2013 – 77,658 miles
  • 2012 – 73,939 miles
  • 2011 – 69,918 miles
  • 2010 – 62,748 miles
  • 2009 – 57,852 miles
  • 2008 – 51,567 miles
  • 2007 – 45,175 miles
  • 2006 – 40,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,593 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,593 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,593 miles
    Test number
    779079052725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    990108465738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail124,890 miles (+6,182)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    121637749145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,708 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    579972371354
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail118,708 miles (+5,186)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    977401957876
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass113,522 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,522 miles
    Test number
    923621540523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,974 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    781840555991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,096 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,096 miles
    Test number
    324308315168
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,794 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,794 miles
    Test number
    605031504945
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    746834580096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail99,518 miles (+5,362)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,518 miles
    Test number
    779381559590
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,156 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,156 miles
    Test number
    724755764977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    455865683754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail88,946 miles (+5,834)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    812449455170
    • FailureFuel hose leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass83,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    710175674145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust section starting to deteriorate.

  16. Fail83,111 miles (+3,058)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    405981404641
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust section starting to deteriorate.

  17. Pass80,053 miles (+666)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,053 miles
    Test number
    857876025112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteThe nearside front and offside front caliper brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteThe nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteThe offside front lower shock absorber bush deteriorating.

  18. Pass79,387 miles (+1,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,387 miles
    Test number
    495659314101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,658 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    166405013194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteThe front brake discs showing some wear.
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre worn low on the outer tyre edge.

  20. Fail77,657 miles (+3,718)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    377635013108
    • 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteThe front brake discs showing some wear.
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre worn low on the outer tyre edge.
    • NoteThe offside front tyre worn low.

  21. Pass73,939 miles (+4,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    845337502133
    • NoteThe near side windscreen wiper rubber blade is in poor conditon.

  22. Pass69,918 miles (+7,170)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,918 miles
    Test number
    855850211173
    • NoteThe front brake discs showing signs of wear.
    • NoteThe nearside front lower ball joint dust boot split.
    • NoteThe nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on outer edge.
    • NoteThe offside front tyre showing signs of wear.
    • NoteThe rear brake discs showing signs of wear.

  23. Pass62,748 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    283906510163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,852 miles (+6,285)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    860247319149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    701560528183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,567 miles (+6,392)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    420040628112
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass45,175 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,175 miles
    Test number
    124167717147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,389 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,389 miles
    Test number
    890537916161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,247 miles (+44)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    152800616195
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Fail40,203 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    642858706181
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T831 JFU

Does T831 JFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T831 JFU is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T831 JFU?
The MOT on T831 JFU is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T831 JFU done?
T831 JFU was recorded at 129,593 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has T831 JFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T831 JFU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T831 JFU 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 T831 JFU find?
T831 JFU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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