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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T947 AFJMOT history

T947 AFJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 247,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
247,251 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 AFJ
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T947 AFJ was last recorded at 247,251 miles on 7 May 2026, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,048 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
203 miles
Average per year
5,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,251 miles
  • 2025 – 243,260 miles
  • 2024 – 238,239 miles
  • 2023 – 235,267 miles
  • 2022 – 235,250 miles
  • 2020 – 233,664 miles
  • 2019 – 227,452 miles
  • 2018 – 219,617 miles
  • 2017 – 212,197 miles
  • 2016 – 206,275 miles
  • 2015 – 200,608 miles
  • 2014 – 193,957 miles
  • 2013 – 187,694 miles
  • 2012 – 184,021 miles
  • 2011 – 179,135 miles
  • 2009 – 174,411 miles
  • 2008 – 163,440 miles
  • 2007 – 149,118 miles
  • 2006 – 132,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,251 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,251 miles (+203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    247,251 miles
    Test number
    472733526469
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail247,048 miles (+3,788)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,048 miles
    Test number
    878695307166
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass243,260 miles (+5,021)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    243,260 miles
    Test number
    576294002155
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass238,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    238,239 miles
    Test number
    504070979696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail238,239 miles (+12)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,239 miles
    Test number
    575123231982
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail238,227 miles (+2,960)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,227 miles
    Test number
    359586102485
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront outer cv boot slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass235,267 miles (+17)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    235,267 miles
    Test number
    432313317878
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower panel corroded not within prescribed area

  8. Pass235,250 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    235,250 miles
    Test number
    323913447686
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Fail235,250 miles (+1,586)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,250 miles
    Test number
    458574861987
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass233,664 miles (+6,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    233,664 miles
    Test number
    469024784116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass227,452 miles (+7,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    227,452 miles
    Test number
    547072073856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass219,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    219,617 miles
    Test number
    455887700396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail219,617 miles (+7,420)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,617 miles
    Test number
    840770244714
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass212,197 miles (+5,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    212,197 miles
    Test number
    888796651280
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass206,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    206,275 miles
    Test number
    701217381017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail206,275 miles (+5,667)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,275 miles
    Test number
    453816674552
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass200,608 miles (+6,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    200,608 miles
    Test number
    936839909684
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  18. Pass193,957 miles (+6,263)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    193,957 miles
    Test number
    358747114268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass187,694 miles (+3,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    187,694 miles
    Test number
    235403703292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass184,021 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    184,021 miles
    Test number
    396608602286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail184,021 miles (+4,886)8 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,021 miles
    Test number
    356598102289
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass179,135 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    179,135 miles
    Test number
    285039551471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail179,131 miles (+4,720)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,131 miles
    Test number
    568687451134
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass174,411 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    174,411 miles
    Test number
    113422149395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail174,387 miles (+10,947)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,387 miles
    Test number
    690187339394
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass163,440 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    163,440 miles
    Test number
    292860658167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass149,118 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    149,118 miles
    Test number
    672371427122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail149,115 miles (+16,343)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,115 miles
    Test number
    523360027132
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail132,772 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,772 miles
    Test number
    380749816178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  30. Pass132,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    132,772 miles
    Test number
    452559016142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T947 AFJ

Does T947 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T947 AFJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T947 AFJ?
The MOT on T947 AFJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T947 AFJ done?
T947 AFJ was recorded at 247,251 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,718 miles a year.
Has T947 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 AFJ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T947 AFJ 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 T947 AFJ find?
T947 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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