Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T856 EAGMOT history

T856 EAG is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 227,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
227,895 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,316 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T856 EAG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T856 EAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 EAG was last recorded at 227,895 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2025: 227,895 miles, lower than 230,397 miles on 16 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,895 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,895 miles
  • 2024 – 230,397 miles
  • 2023 – 212,213 miles
  • 2022 – 203,632 miles
  • 2021 – 196,155 miles
  • 2020 – 190,508 miles
  • 2019 – 185,711 miles
  • 2018 – 176,485 miles
  • 2017 – 174,455 miles
  • 2016 – 170,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,895 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • No rear seats fitted at the time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,895 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,895 miles
    Test number
    778624401016
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail227,895 miles (-2,502)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,895 miles
    Test number
    381593868023
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass230,397 miles (+18,184)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    230,397 miles
    Test number
    858057640504
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass212,213 miles (+8,581)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    212,213 miles
    Test number
    763938252364
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

  5. Pass203,632 miles (+7,477)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,632 miles
    Test number
    472649149190
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged and slightly corroded but not seriously weakened.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass196,155 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    196,155 miles
    Test number
    562779145879
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brakes, within limits.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail196,155 miles (+5,647)1 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,155 miles
    Test number
    317046098176
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brakes, within limits.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass190,508 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,508 miles
    Test number
    223459800458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,711 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,711 miles
    Test number
    650825024215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,485 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,485 miles
    Test number
    477491504597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass174,455 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,455 miles
    Test number
    507701743709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at the time of test

  12. Fail174,438 miles (+4,113)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,438 miles
    Test number
    709030468788
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at the time of test

  13. Pass170,325 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,325 miles
    Test number
    848326597125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner door handle missing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRev counter not working
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  14. Fail170,325 miles12 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,325 miles
    Test number
    612681387602
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre (5.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil light on when engine revved
    • AdvisoryRev counter not working
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

Questions about T856 EAG

Does T856 EAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T856 EAG is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T856 EAG?
The MOT on T856 EAG is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T856 EAG done?
T856 EAG was recorded at 227,895 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,316 miles a year.
Has T856 EAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 EAG has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T856 EAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T856 EAG find?
T856 EAG passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 7 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T856 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.