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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T85 KUJMOT history

T85 KUJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 266,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
266,770 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 KUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 KUJ was last recorded at 266,770 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,334 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,436 miles
Average per year
9,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 266,770 miles
  • 2025 – 263,334 miles
  • 2024 – 262,048 miles
  • 2022 – 244,330 miles
  • 2021 – 236,552 miles
  • 2020 – 232,813 miles
  • 2019 – 231,989 miles
  • 2018 – 216,539 miles
  • 2017 – 196,643 miles
  • 2016 – 179,298 miles
  • 2015 – 167,059 miles
  • 2014 – 152,211 miles
  • 2013 – 141,753 miles
  • 2012 – 137,441 miles
  • 2011 – 134,990 miles
  • 2010 – 133,427 miles
  • 2009 – 124,731 miles
  • 2008 – 113,757 miles
  • 2007 – 107,388 miles
  • 2006 – 102,494 miles
  • 2005 – 96,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,770 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,770 miles (+3,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    266,770 miles
    Test number
    174960247453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle heavily undersealed

  2. Pass263,334 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    263,334 miles
    Test number
    588408999158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail262,048 miles (+17,718)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,048 miles
    Test number
    562608998081
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass244,330 miles (+7,778)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    244,330 miles
    Test number
    598385425728
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass236,552 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    236,552 miles
    Test number
    497371637706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass232,813 miles (+824)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    232,813 miles
    Test number
    135617088339
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinholed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass231,989 miles (+15,450)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    231,989 miles
    Test number
    926887808152
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre castellated on inner edge

  8. Pass216,539 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    216,539 miles
    Test number
    794523178693
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster damaged but not to excess spring broken. (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust pipe clamp insecure
    • AdvisoryStone chip damage on windscreen

  9. Fail216,539 miles (+19,896)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,539 miles
    Test number
    351761691177
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease from hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster damaged but not to excess spring broken. (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust pipe clamp insecure
    • AdvisoryStone chip damage on windscreen

  10. Pass196,643 miles (+17,345)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    196,643 miles
    Test number
    972729878588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass179,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    179,298 miles
    Test number
    538032985876
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail179,298 miles (+12,239)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,298 miles
    Test number
    494948005991
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass167,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    167,059 miles
    Test number
    709582430259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail167,059 miles (+14,848)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,059 miles
    Test number
    936529935436
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass152,211 miles10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    152,211 miles
    Test number
    186267004275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGear stick loose when changing gear or in neutral
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly

  16. Fail152,211 miles (+10,458)3 failures10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,211 miles
    Test number
    976427504291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGear stick loose when changing gear or in neutral
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding on slightly

  17. Pass141,753 miles (+4,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,753 miles
    Test number
    358894913437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass137,441 miles (+2,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    137,441 miles
    Test number
    879476702293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass134,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    605190111235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,990 miles (+1,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,990 miles
    Test number
    726500611206
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  21. Fail133,427 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    244987900269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass133,427 miles (+8,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    133,427 miles
    Test number
    470127400227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass124,731 miles (+10,974)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,731 miles
    Test number
    141779809208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass113,757 miles (+6,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    113,757 miles
    Test number
    922233518223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass107,388 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    713033117279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,494 miles
    Test number
    382365106457
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass102,494 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    102,494 miles
    Test number
    893285406281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,245 miles (+20,133)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    261986305222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail76,112 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,112 miles
    Test number
    843481105297
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about T85 KUJ

Does T85 KUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 KUJ is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 KUJ?
The MOT on T85 KUJ is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 KUJ done?
T85 KUJ was recorded at 266,770 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 9,102 miles a year.
Has T85 KUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 KUJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T85 KUJ 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 T85 KUJ find?
T85 KUJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; underside of the vehicle heavily undersealed.

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