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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass210,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass209,986 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    209,986 miles
    Test number
    984553290520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass166,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    166,133 miles
    Test number
    278752645422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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)
  26. Pass125,472 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    125,472 miles
    Test number
    492593030108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass119,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    280198929451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass112,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    982241048103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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)
  31. Pass104,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,337 miles
    Test number
    453969927154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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)
  33. 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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