
Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc
T97 YHOMOT history
T97 YHO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 210,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 210,484 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T97 YHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T97 YHO was last recorded at 210,484 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 209,986 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 498 miles
- Average per year
- 5,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 210,484 miles
- 2025 – 209,986 miles
- 2024 – 209,248 miles
- 2023 – 209,235 miles
- 2022 – 207,858 miles
- 2021 – 206,767 miles
- 2020 – 204,657 miles
- 2019 – 200,434 miles
- 2018 – 194,298 miles
- 2017 – 186,940 miles
- 2016 – 178,056 miles
- 2015 – 166,133 miles
- 2014 – 156,735 miles
- 2013 – 146,826 miles
- 2012 – 139,849 miles
- 2011 – 133,269 miles
- 2010 – 125,472 miles
- 2009 – 119,640 miles
- 2008 – 112,217 miles
- 2007 – 104,337 miles
- 2006 – 96,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
33 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,484 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 210,484 miles
- Test number
- 106121266753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail210,484 miles (+498)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,484 miles
- Test number
- 832537899392
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass209,986 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 209,986 miles
- Test number
- 984553290520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,985 miles (+737)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,985 miles
- Test number
- 437480453831
- DangerousNearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wheel, arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass209,248 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 209,248 miles
- Test number
- 826956508847
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront metal brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear lower suspension arms corroded
Fail209,235 miles (+1,377)3 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,235 miles
- Test number
- 991125951963
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear discs corroded
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront inner discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront pads worn thin
- AdvisoryRear shock covers insecure
Pass207,858 miles (+1,091)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 207,858 miles
- Test number
- 841225268804
- AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches slightly corrodd
- AdvisoryFront pads worn thin and discs corroded
Pass206,767 miles (+2,110)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 206,767 miles
- Test number
- 346512678596
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre close to limit
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box missing
Pass204,657 miles (+4,223)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 204,657 miles
- Test number
- 279633872768
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryFront inner discs corroded slightly
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner wheel arches corroded,painted white
- AdvisoryNearside front pads worn thin
Pass200,434 miles (+290)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 200,434 miles
- Test number
- 510847968705
- AdvisoryFront inner pads worn thin and discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront rear wish bone bushes slightly
- AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryRear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside front inner wheel arch
Fail200,144 miles (+5,846)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,144 miles
- Test number
- 661543824687
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass194,298 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 194,298 miles
- Test number
- 153003294450
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner w /arch holed and corroded
Fail194,288 miles (+233)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,288 miles
- Test number
- 646406545217
- DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning siezed (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner w /arch holed and corroded
Fail194,055 miles (+7,115)13 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,055 miles
- Test number
- 796394378260
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryCentral hand brake cable corroded an fraying
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x3 off load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass186,940 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2018
- Odometer
- 186,940 miles
- Test number
- 285672115269
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail186,940 miles (+8,884)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,940 miles
- Test number
- 346154043606
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass178,056 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 178,056 miles
- Test number
- 144766909536
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail178,056 miles (+11,923)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,056 miles
- Test number
- 354114189228
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high X2 (1.8)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass166,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2016
- Odometer
- 166,133 miles
- Test number
- 278752645422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,133 miles (+9,398)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,133 miles
- Test number
- 555169935158
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass156,735 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 156,735 miles
- Test number
- 529302344178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail156,735 miles (+9,909)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,735 miles
- Test number
- 966902944195
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass146,826 miles (+6,977)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 146,826 miles
- Test number
- 178355333194
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust in poor condition
Pass139,849 miles (+6,580)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 139,849 miles
- Test number
- 556402942139
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall perished
Pass133,269 miles (+7,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 133,269 miles
- Test number
- 567390641139
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass125,472 miles (+5,832)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 125,472 miles
- Test number
- 492593030108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 119,640 miles
- Test number
- 280198929451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,640 miles (+7,423)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,640 miles
- Test number
- 560518129108
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass112,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 112,217 miles
- Test number
- 982241048103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,217 miles (+7,880)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,217 miles
- Test number
- 213650848485
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Pass104,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 104,337 miles
- Test number
- 453969927154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,337 miles (+8,169)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,337 miles
- Test number
- 791269627168
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass96,168 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 96,168 miles
- Test number
- 982442226104
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about T97 YHO
- Does T97 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 YHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T97 YHO?
- The MOT on T97 YHO is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T97 YHO done?
- T97 YHO was recorded at 210,484 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
- Has T97 YHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T97 YHO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T97 YHO 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 T97 YHO find?
- T97 YHO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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