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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1992 · 2,370 cc

555 BAAMOT history

555 BAA is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 269,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

555 BAA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
269,745 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 BAA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
31 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 BAA was last recorded at 269,745 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 40,909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,836 miles · 3 Jun 2016
Between the last two tests
40,909 miles
Average per year
4,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 269,745 miles
  • 2016 – 228,836 miles
  • 2015 – 222,867 miles
  • 2012 – 214,506 miles
  • 2011 – 213,293 miles
  • 2010 – 207,521 miles
  • 2009 – 199,045 miles
  • 2008 – 189,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,745 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,745 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    269,745 miles
    Test number
    804627694235
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass263,580 km (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    263,580 km
    Test number
    293277428950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass256,489 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    256,489 km
    Test number
    450897687165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive obscured by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail256,489 km (+5,704)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,489 km
    Test number
    821206165997
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive obscured by undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass250,785 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    250,785 km
    Test number
    927185133720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail250,780 km (+8,550)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,780 km
    Test number
    950196677400
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass242,230 km (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    242,230 km
    Test number
    430431782143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass238,803 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    238,803 km
    Test number
    767680024486
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring engine

  9. Fail238,803 km (+2,718)3 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,803 km
    Test number
    817658355093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring engine

  10. Pass236,085 km (+2,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    236,085 km
    Test number
    238737330097
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass233,645 km (+2,139)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    233,645 km
    Test number
    237395377190
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass231,506 km (+290)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    231,506 km
    Test number
    249922303761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail231,216 km1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,216 km
    Test number
    470320684013
    • DangerousOffside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber mounting broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body holed and corroded at outer wishbone mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion undersill corroded (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass228,836 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    228,836 miles
    Test number
    907307145666
    • AdvisoryOffside non obligatory mirror glass missing

  15. Fail228,459 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,459 miles
    Test number
    448741526195
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail holed below upper wishbone mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside non obligatory mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front diagonal member corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass227,578 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    227,578 km
    Test number
    546263818274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail at fuel filler pipe (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion diagonal member bottom closing panel corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks/convertors fitted

  17. Fail222,867 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,867 miles
    Test number
    239216945186
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass221,025 km (+373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    221,025 km
    Test number
    636786254151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail220,652 km (+4,890)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,652 km
    Test number
    367079044125
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Pass215,762 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    215,762 km
    Test number
    517397643120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre manufactured in 1991 and is quite badly deteriorated
    • NoteSpare tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inside shoulder

  21. Fail215,762 km1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,762 km
    Test number
    777315843120
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking check
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

  22. Pass214,506 miles (+1,213)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    214,506 miles
    Test number
    236230552143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBattery "flat"

  23. Pass213,293 miles (+5,772)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    213,293 miles
    Test number
    129003051014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front backplates corroded
    • NoteFerrals on O/S/R brake hose corroded
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/S middle seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteO/S/F tyre worn heavily on inner edge

  24. Pass207,521 miles (+8,476)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    207,521 miles
    Test number
    603525930058
    • NoteBeam deflectors fitted to both headlamps (left Hand Drive)
    • NoteBoth Front Back Plates detriorated

  25. Pass199,045 miles (+9,482)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    199,045 miles
    Test number
    972248249034
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipe on trailing arms starting to corrode (marked with chalk)
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corroeded above steering rack (marked with chalk)
    • NoteOil cooler leaking from unions
    • NoteRear bumper missing leaving tow bar and mounting exposed

  26. Pass189,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    189,563 miles
    Test number
    421517258036
    • NoteCut off deflectors fitted to healamps

  27. Fail189,555 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,555 miles
    Test number
    374967358037
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteCut off deflectors fitted to healamps

  28. Pass183,927 km (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    183,927 km
    Test number
    723303777067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail183,878 km (+6,248)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,878 km
    Test number
    721764367029
    • DangerousOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass177,630 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    177,630 km
    Test number
    641117886079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 555 BAA

What vehicle is registration 555 BAA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 BAA on a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 555 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 555 BAA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 555 BAA?
The MOT on 555 BAA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 555 BAA done?
555 BAA was recorded at 269,745 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,427 miles a year.
Has 555 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 BAA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 555 BAA 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 555 BAA find?
555 BAA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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