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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,461 cc

S55 GAUMOT history

S55 GAU is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

S55 GAU black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
229,607 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GAU was last recorded at 229,607 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,604 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,607 miles
  • 2024 – 217,932 miles
  • 2023 – 211,087 miles
  • 2022 – 207,967 miles
  • 2021 – 202,039 miles
  • 2019 – 197,048 miles
  • 2018 – 192,537 miles
  • 2017 – 185,481 miles
  • 2016 – 174,672 miles
  • 2015 – 163,716 miles
  • 2014 – 154,924 miles
  • 2012 – 148,171 miles
  • 2011 – 147,365 miles
  • 2010 – 103,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint at flexible hose to pipe along axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,607 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    229,607 miles
    Test number
    701159763584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail229,604 miles (+11,672)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,604 miles
    Test number
    862189761024
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass217,932 miles (+130)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    217,932 miles
    Test number
    546481346054
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail217,802 miles (+6,715)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,802 miles
    Test number
    730433586829
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass211,087 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    211,087 miles
    Test number
    299238153246
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint at flexible hose to pipe along axle (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail211,087 miles (+3,120)2 dangerous5 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,087 miles
    Test number
    663657523937
    • DangerousNearside Lower Body component likely to become detached Side rail bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Lower Body component likely to become detached Side rail bar (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Joint at flexible hose to pipe along axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass207,967 miles (+2,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    207,967 miles
    Test number
    611520111617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass205,830 miles (+3,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    205,830 miles
    Test number
    902763804533
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass202,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,039 miles
    Test number
    159695799321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail202,039 miles (+4,991)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,039 miles
    Test number
    591232647032
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass197,048 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,048 miles
    Test number
    192863107755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail197,039 miles (+4,502)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,039 miles
    Test number
    222109974495
    • DangerousPower steering component fouling and steering adversely affected PAS pipe fouling exhaust (2.1.5 (e) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass192,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    192,537 miles
    Test number
    827692807188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail192,537 miles (+7,056)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,537 miles
    Test number
    286422563916
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass185,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    185,481 miles
    Test number
    622966998342
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail185,481 miles (+10,809)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,481 miles
    Test number
    977666738612
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass174,672 miles (+10,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    174,672 miles
    Test number
    982112112926
    • Advisory2 x children s seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts in rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass163,716 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    163,716 miles
    Test number
    177139585020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML on

  19. Fail163,713 miles (+8,789)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,713 miles
    Test number
    587049085035
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEML on

  20. Pass154,924 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,924 miles
    Test number
    136921104155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCould not check rear seatbelts, child seats fitted
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail154,923 miles (+6,752)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,923 miles
    Test number
    525937894002
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCould not check rear seatbelts, child seats fitted
    • NoteN/S/F outer cv gaiter showing signs of leaking grease but is preventing the ingress of dirt
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass148,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    148,171 miles
    Test number
    638894852342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail148,171 miles (+806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,171 miles
    Test number
    308274852399
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  24. Pass147,365 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    147,365 miles
    Test number
    799475051348
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have surface rust on them

  25. Fail147,364 miles (+43,373)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,364 miles
    Test number
    898614351382
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have surface rust on them

  26. Pass103,991 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    341627470260
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, replace next time pads are changed

Questions about S55 GAU

Does S55 GAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GAU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S55 GAU?
The MOT on S55 GAU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 GAU done?
S55 GAU was recorded at 229,607 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has S55 GAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GAU has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S55 GAU 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 S55 GAU find?
S55 GAU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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