Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,792 cc
T853 TBAMOT history
T853 TBA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 184,624 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 184,624 km
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,184 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T853 TBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T853 TBA was last recorded at 184,624 km on 6 Aug 2026, 949 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 183,675 km · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 949 km
- Average per year
- 7,184 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,624 km
- 2025 – 183,675 km
- 2024 – 181,177 km
- 2023 – 177,348 km
- 2022 – 167,869 km
- 2021 – 163,042 km
- 2020 – 154,864 km
- 2019 – 147,802 km
- 2017 – 133,152 km
- 2016 – 119,014 km
- 2014 – 98,696 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,624 km
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f pipes on calipers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 20 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,624 km (+949)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 184,624 km
- Test number
- 731416680873
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
Pass183,675 km (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 183,675 km
- Test number
- 443768632571
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
Fail183,674 km (+2,497)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,674 km
- Test number
- 801601049490
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f pipes on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f fog lamp not working
Pass181,177 km (+3,829)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 181,177 km
- Test number
- 508404452499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass177,348 km (+9,479)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 177,348 km
- Test number
- 685017631146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass167,869 km (+4,827)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 167,869 km
- Test number
- 558335340631
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass163,042 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 163,042 km
- Test number
- 563620394262
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail163,042 km (+8,178)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,042 km
- Test number
- 505986454415
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure cat bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorUpper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,864 km (+7,062)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 154,864 km
- Test number
- 823815900909
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass147,802 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 147,802 km
- Test number
- 986841159971
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,740 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 139,740 miles
- Test number
- 497456319312
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass133,152 km (+14,138)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 133,152 km
- Test number
- 419193915390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,014 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 119,014 km
- Test number
- 625662556717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,014 km3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,014 km
- Test number
- 241709672583
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureSteering rack insecure All 4 mouting bushes have excessive wear (2.2.B.1a)
Pass108,676 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 108,676 miles
- Test number
- 473238407646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass98,696 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 98,696 km
- Test number
- 375502134499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about T853 TBA
- Does T853 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 TBA is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T853 TBA?
- The MOT on T853 TBA is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T853 TBA done?
- T853 TBA was recorded at 184,624 km at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,184 km a year.
- Has T853 TBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T853 TBA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T853 TBA 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 T853 TBA find?
- T853 TBA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f on calipers; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 6 more.
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