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Volkswagen Caravelle

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T86 OWGMOT history

T86 OWG is a green diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 238,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
238,503 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T86 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T86 OWG was last recorded at 238,503 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 1,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,364 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,139 miles
Average per year
5,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,503 miles
  • 2024 – 237,364 miles
  • 2023 – 236,027 miles
  • 2022 – 234,721 miles
  • 2021 – 233,051 miles
  • 2020 – 231,202 miles
  • 2019 – 229,924 miles
  • 2018 – 228,618 miles
  • 2017 – 227,550 miles
  • 2016 – 220,461 miles
  • 2015 – 214,087 miles
  • 2014 – 205,427 miles
  • 2013 – 197,360 miles
  • 2012 – 188,009 miles
  • 2011 – 178,476 miles
  • 2010 – 169,445 miles
  • 2009 – 161,220 miles
  • 2008 – 153,124 miles
  • 2007 – 146,667 miles
  • 2006 – 134,110 miles
  • 2005 – 119,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,503 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body rust on inner sills

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • UNDER BODY RUST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,503 miles (+1,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    238,503 miles
    Test number
    742323980871
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rust on inner sills

  2. Pass237,364 miles (+76)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    237,364 miles
    Test number
    878161319354
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY RUST

  3. Fail237,288 miles (+1,261)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,288 miles
    Test number
    920531562362
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY RUST

  4. Pass236,027 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    236,027 miles
    Test number
    927557237900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass234,721 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    234,721 miles
    Test number
    702834636030
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass233,051 miles (+1,849)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    233,051 miles
    Test number
    289145491768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass231,202 miles (+1,278)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    231,202 miles
    Test number
    459678740134
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge

  8. Pass229,924 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    229,924 miles
    Test number
    862300211371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass228,618 miles (+1,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    228,618 miles
    Test number
    232183577297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion near side front inner sill panel
    • AdvisoryAdvise wiper blades smearing screen

  10. Pass227,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    227,550 miles
    Test number
    854596428371
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail227,550 miles (+7,089)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,550 miles
    Test number
    541798986135
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose and rattles
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass220,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    220,461 miles
    Test number
    812404584466
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail220,461 miles (+6,374)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,461 miles
    Test number
    734238833445
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass214,087 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    214,087 miles
    Test number
    128682325276
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail214,084 miles (+8,657)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,084 miles
    Test number
    688009615294
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass205,427 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    205,427 miles
    Test number
    119808024249
    • NoteNSF wheel rim has damage

  17. Fail205,427 miles (+8,067)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,427 miles
    Test number
    147078124219
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNSF wheel rim has damage

  18. Fail197,360 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,360 miles
    Test number
    928952823264
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePass door c.d.l not working.

  19. Pass197,360 miles (+9,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    197,360 miles
    Test number
    956682823243
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePass door c.d.l not working.

  20. Pass188,009 miles (+9,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    188,009 miles
    Test number
    868174622253
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass178,476 miles (+9,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    178,476 miles
    Test number
    109754921237
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp indicator illuminated

  22. Pass169,445 miles (+8,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    169,445 miles
    Test number
    342795120436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  23. Pass161,220 miles (+8,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    161,220 miles
    Test number
    260046419288
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass153,124 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    153,124 miles
    Test number
    320831208283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass146,667 miles (+12,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    146,667 miles
    Test number
    903543487186
    • NoteFront engine underguard insecure

  26. Pass134,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    383805296116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail134,110 miles (+14,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    584484796140
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass119,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    201836095464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail119,319 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    282826195405
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T86 OWG

Does T86 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T86 OWG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T86 OWG?
The MOT on T86 OWG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T86 OWG done?
T86 OWG was recorded at 238,503 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,867 miles a year.
Has T86 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T86 OWG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T86 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 T86 OWG find?
T86 OWG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive; under body rust on inner sills.

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