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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T95 RFEMOT history

T95 RFE is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
190,744 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T95 RFE
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
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T95 RFE was last recorded at 190,744 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,437 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
307 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,744 miles
  • 2023 – 190,437 miles
  • 2022 – 189,976 miles
  • 2020 – 185,890 miles
  • 2018 – 179,641 miles
  • 2017 – 177,224 miles
  • 2016 – 175,180 miles
  • 2015 – 173,259 miles
  • 2014 – 171,743 miles
  • 2013 – 168,895 miles
  • 2012 – 165,134 miles
  • 2011 – 161,403 miles
  • 2010 – 157,175 miles
  • 2009 – 153,209 miles
  • 2008 – 147,296 miles
  • 2007 – 140,219 miles
  • 2006 – 131,480 miles
  • 2005 – 121,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,744 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Mechanical components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,744 miles (+307)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    190,744 miles
    Test number
    298317885368
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass190,437 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,437 miles
    Test number
    900241029708
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail190,420 miles (+444)1 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,420 miles
    Test number
    553859854730
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMechanical components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass189,976 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    189,976 miles
    Test number
    745383198851
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight water ingress
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Fail189,965 miles (+4,075)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,965 miles
    Test number
    525602732651
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
  6. Pass185,890 miles (+1,758)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,890 miles
    Test number
    816753715032
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass184,132 miles (+4,491)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    184,132 miles
    Test number
    583731689864
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Water ingress in headlight
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass179,641 miles (+2,417)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    179,641 miles
    Test number
    272942142177
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  9. Pass177,224 miles (+2,044)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    177,224 miles
    Test number
    404776557326
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  10. Pass175,180 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    175,180 miles
    Test number
    921327836232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail175,148 miles (+1,889)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,148 miles
    Test number
    826360756658
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat and at center box (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass173,259 miles (+1,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    173,259 miles
    Test number
    955531676250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
  13. Pass171,743 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    171,743 miles
    Test number
    705192734332
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear brake is binding but only when spun backwards
  14. Fail171,715 miles (+2,820)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,715 miles
    Test number
    346904124346
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear brake is binding but only when spun backwards
  15. Pass168,895 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    168,895 miles
    Test number
    418948533313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail168,882 miles (+3,748)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,882 miles
    Test number
    409583833324
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  17. Pass165,134 miles (+3,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    165,134 miles
    Test number
    779335232342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass161,403 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    161,403 miles
    Test number
    677715831320
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass157,175 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    157,175 miles
    Test number
    891607430330
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail157,144 miles (+3,935)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,144 miles
    Test number
    380667820376
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass153,209 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    153,209 miles
    Test number
    450514339473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail153,142 miles (+5,846)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,142 miles
    Test number
    440981339476
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass147,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    147,296 miles
    Test number
    412629428426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Fail147,296 miles (+7,077)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,296 miles
    Test number
    463759428460
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass140,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    140,219 miles
    Test number
    482142737330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail140,219 miles (+8,739)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,219 miles
    Test number
    941132537364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  27. Pass131,480 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    131,480 miles
    Test number
    893217406305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Fail131,384 miles (+9,897)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    113189696215
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  29. Pass121,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    121,487 miles
    Test number
    280494135354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T95 RFE

Does T95 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T95 RFE expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T95 RFE?
The MOT on T95 RFE expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T95 RFE done?
T95 RFE was recorded at 190,744 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has T95 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T95 RFE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T95 RFE 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 T95 RFE find?
T95 RFE passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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