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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T956 BLRMOT history

T956 BLR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 258,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
258,696 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 BLR was last recorded at 258,696 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,675 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,696 miles
  • 2024 – 252,003 miles
  • 2023 – 236,476 miles
  • 2022 – 222,105 miles
  • 2021 – 212,576 miles
  • 2020 – 203,551 miles
  • 2019 – 196,640 miles
  • 2018 – 192,907 miles
  • 2017 – 191,348 miles
  • 2016 – 188,369 miles
  • 2015 – 182,249 miles
  • 2014 – 177,253 miles
  • 2013 – 170,411 miles
  • 2012 – 162,533 miles
  • 2011 – 155,371 miles
  • 2010 – 150,700 miles
  • 2009 – 141,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,696 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,696 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    258,696 miles
    Test number
    381776923118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail258,675 miles (+6,672)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,675 miles
    Test number
    676550583681
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass252,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    252,003 miles
    Test number
    335992319295
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail252,003 miles (+15,527)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,003 miles
    Test number
    780705978919
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass236,476 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    236,476 miles
    Test number
    862354520425
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail236,379 miles (+14,274)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,379 miles
    Test number
    377481281636
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass222,105 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    222,105 miles
    Test number
    805004566477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass212,576 miles (+9,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,576 miles
    Test number
    477612230149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,551 miles (+123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,551 miles
    Test number
    994020042448
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on but pads not worn to the limit

  10. Fail203,428 miles (+6,788)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,428 miles
    Test number
    500486851274
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on but pads not worn to the limit

  11. Pass196,640 miles (+3,733)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,640 miles
    Test number
    397591074395
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass192,907 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    192,907 miles
    Test number
    401576194621
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r FOG LIGHT BROKEN

  13. Fail192,907 miles (+1,559)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,907 miles
    Test number
    944413777091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r FOG LIGHT BROKEN

  14. Pass191,348 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    191,348 miles
    Test number
    813951309953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass188,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    188,369 miles
    Test number
    952285646900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass188,369 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    188,369 miles
    Test number
    773857050149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail188,249 miles (+6,000)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,249 miles
    Test number
    213993318863
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass182,249 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    182,249 miles
    Test number
    720949243714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass177,253 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    177,253 miles
    Test number
    567379474211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass170,411 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    170,411 miles
    Test number
    517133983282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass162,533 miles (+7,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    162,533 miles
    Test number
    369442682228
    • NoteBrake pads worn

  22. Pass155,371 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    155,371 miles
    Test number
    216698571285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass150,700 miles (+8,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    150,700 miles
    Test number
    382974570412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass141,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    141,970 miles
    Test number
    362816989280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T956 BLR

Does T956 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T956 BLR is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T956 BLR?
The MOT on T956 BLR is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T956 BLR done?
T956 BLR was recorded at 258,696 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,184 miles a year.
Has T956 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 BLR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T956 BLR 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 T956 BLR find?
T956 BLR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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