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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T87 OWGMOT history

T87 OWG is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 218,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
218,054 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 OWG was last recorded at 218,054 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,525 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
529 miles
Average per year
3,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,054 miles
  • 2025 – 217,525 miles
  • 2024 – 214,019 miles
  • 2023 – 212,673 miles
  • 2022 – 207,115 miles
  • 2021 – 203,512 miles
  • 2020 – 188,837 miles
  • 2019 – 188,565 miles
  • 2018 – 188,412 miles
  • 2017 – 188,244 miles
  • 2016 – 185,612 miles
  • 2015 – 183,563 miles
  • 2014 – 179,507 miles
  • 2013 – 175,907 miles
  • 2011 – 173,003 miles
  • 2010 – 170,509 miles
  • 2009 – 167,291 miles
  • 2007 – 157,347 miles
  • 2006 – 140,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,054 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,054 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    218,054 miles
    Test number
    178056697984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,525 miles (+3,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    217,525 miles
    Test number
    567359111068
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,019 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    214,019 miles
    Test number
    162936710331
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

  4. Pass212,673 miles (+5,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    212,673 miles
    Test number
    943701877776
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

  5. Pass207,115 miles (+3,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    207,115 miles
    Test number
    338384067174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass203,512 miles (+14,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    203,512 miles
    Test number
    585050175747
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    188,837 miles
    Test number
    304720811347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail188,837 miles (+272)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,837 miles
    Test number
    672693346738
    • Repaired at testRear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

  9. Pass188,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    188,565 miles
    Test number
    889761283824
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail188,565 miles (+153)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,565 miles
    Test number
    184930576595
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,412 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,412 miles
    Test number
    838593013516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass188,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    188,244 miles
    Test number
    388085335645
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses / ferrules slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail188,244 miles (+2,632)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,244 miles
    Test number
    883846507223
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking union (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses / ferrules slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass185,612 miles (+2,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,612 miles
    Test number
    103995026580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass183,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    183,563 miles
    Test number
    203958817210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail183,563 miles (+4,056)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,563 miles
    Test number
    457617615293
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass179,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    179,507 miles
    Test number
    909422614272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail179,507 miles (+3,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,507 miles
    Test number
    148301314256
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass175,907 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    175,907 miles
    Test number
    976860243171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass173,003 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    173,003 miles
    Test number
    846928441361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass170,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    170,509 miles
    Test number
    482401450488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail170,509 miles (+3,218)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,509 miles
    Test number
    344830850391
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAlternator belt loose
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear wiper split

  23. Pass167,291 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    167,291 miles
    Test number
    724266259393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail167,281 miles (+2,997)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,281 miles
    Test number
    242961959379
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass164,284 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    164,284 miles
    Test number
    782492709071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass157,347 miles (+16,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    157,347 miles
    Test number
    923016877115
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass140,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    140,784 miles
    Test number
    933537066123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T87 OWG

Does T87 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T87 OWG is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T87 OWG?
The MOT on T87 OWG is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T87 OWG done?
T87 OWG was recorded at 218,054 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,811 miles a year.
Has T87 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 OWG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T87 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 T87 OWG find?
T87 OWG passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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