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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T835 BANMOT history

T835 BAN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 282,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2023
Mileage
282,700 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 BAN was last recorded at 282,700 miles on 13 Jan 2022, 4,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,776 miles · 13 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,924 miles
Average per year
14,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 282,700 miles
  • 2020 – 277,776 miles
  • 2019 – 273,792 miles
  • 2018 – 269,837 miles
  • 2017 – 261,513 miles
  • 2016 – 250,942 miles
  • 2015 – 243,387 miles
  • 2014 – 230,507 miles
  • 2013 – 227,885 miles
  • 2012 – 227,350 miles
  • 2011 – 210,218 miles
  • 2010 – 180,848 miles
  • 2009 – 150,850 miles
  • 2008 – 118,802 miles
  • 2007 – 90,813 miles
  • 2006 – 58,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass282,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDifferent wheel sizes fitted to front and rear
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner arch areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass282,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    282,700 miles
    Test number
    427288630028
    • AdvisoryDifferent wheel sizes fitted to front and rear
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner arch areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail282,699 miles (+4,923)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,699 miles
    Test number
    154994109369
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Wrong type of lamps fitted! No pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner upper arch area holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferent wheel sizes fitted to front and rear
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner arch areas slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass277,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    277,776 miles
    Test number
    605763917509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rear corroded

  4. Fail277,776 miles (+35)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,776 miles
    Test number
    108208957938
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside rear corroded

  5. Fail277,741 miles (+3,949)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,741 miles
    Test number
    632761409549
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by bumper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded

  6. Pass273,792 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    273,792 miles
    Test number
    542806911646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail273,791 miles (+119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,791 miles
    Test number
    437136756327
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  8. Fail273,672 miles (+3,835)5 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,672 miles
    Test number
    941946363906
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass269,837 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    269,837 miles
    Test number
    942076640222
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner flexible brake pipe slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexible brake pipe slight movement
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable rusty

  10. Fail269,837 miles (+8,324)2 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,837 miles
    Test number
    436809314204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner flexible brake pipe slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear flexible brake pipe slight movement
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable rusty

  11. Pass261,513 miles (+10,571)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    261,513 miles
    Test number
    696701276107
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear hand brake cable rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass250,942 miles (+7,555)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    250,942 miles
    Test number
    148021017231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear on chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass243,387 miles (+12,880)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    243,387 miles
    Test number
    608761625179
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRusty boot floor/inner arches rear x2

  14. Pass230,507 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    230,507 miles
    Test number
    175861054405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass227,885 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    227,885 miles
    Test number
    975773463014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  16. Fail227,862 miles (+512)5 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,862 miles
    Test number
    987894253045
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Pass227,350 miles (+17,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    227,350 miles
    Test number
    798831332002
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Pass210,218 miles (+29,370)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    210,218 miles
    Test number
    347285231010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass180,848 miles (+29,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    180,848 miles
    Test number
    462923530062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass150,850 miles (+32,048)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    150,850 miles
    Test number
    714105539056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass118,802 miles (+27,989)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,802 miles
    Test number
    273320558032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,813 miles (+31,978)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,813 miles
    Test number
    550518657097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,835 miles
    Test number
    894301656086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T835 BAN

Does T835 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T835 BAN expired on 12 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T835 BAN?
The MOT on T835 BAN expired on 12 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T835 BAN done?
T835 BAN was recorded at 282,700 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2022, an average of 14,083 miles a year.
Has T835 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 BAN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T835 BAN 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 T835 BAN find?
T835 BAN passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: different wheel sizes fitted to front and rear; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner arch areas slightly corroded; wheel bearing has slight play nsf and osf.

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