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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

M5 GSYMOT history

M5 GSY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 20 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,178 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GSY was last recorded at 80,178 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,863 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,315 miles
Average per year
6,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,178 miles
  • 2025 – 74,863 miles
  • 2024 – 69,516 miles
  • 2023 – 63,069 miles
  • 2022 – 57,077 miles
  • 2021 – 48,545 miles
  • 2020 – 43,321 miles
  • 2019 – 37,370 miles
  • 2018 – 31,202 miles
  • 2017 – 23,872 miles
  • 2016 – 16,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear
  • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers corroded and deteriorated

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,178 miles (+5,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,178 miles
    Test number
    573724616980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers corroded and deteriorated
  2. Pass74,863 miles (+5,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,863 miles
    Test number
    503289364989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded away
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers deteriorated
  3. Pass69,516 miles (+6,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,516 miles
    Test number
    719311357388
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass63,069 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,069 miles
    Test number
    805810606510
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail63,069 miles (+5,992)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,069 miles
    Test number
    546127877315
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass57,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    549164505669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail57,077 miles (+8,532)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,077 miles
    Test number
    395549474763
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass48,545 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,545 miles
    Test number
    670672903859
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail48,545 miles (+5,224)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,545 miles
    Test number
    913410173982
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass43,321 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    702058636584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,370 miles (+6,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    998958401340
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Windscreen Wipers Slightly Smearing
  12. Pass31,202 miles (+7,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    400946790960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,872 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,872 miles
    Test number
    712965502771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,937 miles
    Test number
    730899844666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GSY

Does M5 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GSY is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GSY?
The MOT on M5 GSY is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GSY done?
M5 GSY was recorded at 80,178 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,468 miles a year.
Has M5 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GSY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on M5 GSY 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 M5 GSY find?
M5 GSY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear, and 1 more.

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