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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T85 OWGMOT history

T85 OWG is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 248,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
248,493 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 OWG was last recorded at 248,493 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,621 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,872 miles
Average per year
8,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,493 miles
  • 2025 – 243,621 miles
  • 2024 – 240,994 miles
  • 2023 – 222,744 miles
  • 2022 – 204,568 miles
  • 2021 – 191,955 miles
  • 2020 – 188,631 miles
  • 2019 – 183,109 miles
  • 2018 – 177,146 miles
  • 2017 – 170,560 miles
  • 2015 – 161,831 miles
  • 2014 – 155,228 miles
  • 2013 – 148,081 miles
  • 2012 – 141,769 miles
  • 2011 – 134,768 miles
  • 2010 – 123,505 miles
  • 2009 – 113,287 miles
  • 2008 – 104,418 miles
  • 2007 – 97,348 miles
  • 2006 – 87,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,493 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass248,493 miles (+4,872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    248,493 miles
    Test number
    197415028393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass243,621 miles (+2,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    243,621 miles
    Test number
    959429960885
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass240,994 miles (+18,250)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    240,994 miles
    Test number
    344940336895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass222,744 miles (+18,176)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    222,744 miles
    Test number
    890711348137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,568 miles (+12,613)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    204,568 miles
    Test number
    117924495376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,955 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    191,955 miles
    Test number
    702074718563
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFog light temperamental during test

  7. Fail191,955 miles (+3,324)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,955 miles
    Test number
    526376195642
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust snapped in half (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFog light temperamental during test

  8. Pass188,631 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    188,631 miles
    Test number
    310447611467
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cabin (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat base has some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  9. Fail188,631 miles (+5,522)2 major3 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,631 miles
    Test number
    950152148977
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under cabin (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat base has some play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  10. Pass183,109 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    183,109 miles
    Test number
    461698346230
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat base has some play in runners
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  11. Fail183,109 miles (+5,963)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,109 miles
    Test number
    695575982529
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat base has some play in runners
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  12. Pass177,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    177,146 miles
    Test number
    296497458664
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  13. Fail177,146 miles (+6,586)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,146 miles
    Test number
    883022871582
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  14. Pass170,560 miles (+8,729)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    170,560 miles
    Test number
    438923833083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryHorn requires encouragement
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  15. Pass161,831 miles (+6,603)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    161,831 miles
    Test number
    106209965598
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding under body
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring components

  16. Pass155,228 miles (+24)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,228 miles
    Test number
    588978164299
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail155,204 miles (+7,123)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,204 miles
    Test number
    886307064268
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass148,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    148,081 miles
    Test number
    987114273284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail148,081 miles (+6,312)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,081 miles
    Test number
    309042363491
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight lip
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn unevenly inner edge

  20. Pass141,769 miles (+7,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    829733462262
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass134,768 miles (+11,263)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    134,768 miles
    Test number
    458763071278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,505 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,505 miles
    Test number
    860083170232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass113,287 miles (+8,869)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    113,287 miles
    Test number
    783979669244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,418 miles (+7,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    924545678284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,348 miles (+10,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    97,348 miles
    Test number
    640540377275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail87,060 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    401773766212
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass87,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    422703966238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 OWG

Does T85 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 OWG is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 OWG?
The MOT on T85 OWG is valid until 22 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 OWG done?
T85 OWG was recorded at 248,493 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 8,145 miles a year.
Has T85 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 OWG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T85 OWG 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 OWG find?
T85 OWG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point both side; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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