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Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

T500 APEMOT history

T500 APE is a purple diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Apr 2015. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 91,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,568 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 APE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T500 APE was last recorded at 91,568 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,748 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,820 miles
Average per year
6,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,568 miles
  • 2025 – 84,748 miles
  • 2024 – 74,259 miles
  • 2023 – 63,175 miles
  • 2022 – 54,370 miles
  • 2021 – 54,347 miles
  • 2020 – 50,646 miles
  • 2019 – 41,859 miles
  • 2018 – 34,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,568 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,568 miles (+6,820)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,568 miles
    Test number
    434982127897
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass84,748 miles (+10,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,748 miles
    Test number
    855474076893
    • AdvisoryRear Row 3 Seat Belts Not Tested Because Of Dog Cover On
  3. Pass74,259 miles (+11,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,259 miles
    Test number
    490459127467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,175 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    136084190406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,370 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    183333412525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,347 miles (+3,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,347 miles
    Test number
    356121294982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn edge and nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass50,646 miles (+8,787)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    751526788230
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  8. Pass41,859 miles (+7,030)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    41,859 miles
    Test number
    457061138421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,829 miles
    Test number
    978027568712
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 APE

Does T500 APE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 APE expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 APE?
The MOT on T500 APE expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 APE done?
T500 APE was recorded at 91,568 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,773 miles a year.
Has T500 APE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 APE has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 APE 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 T500 APE find?
T500 APE failed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 major defect and 1 defect repaired at the test: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front headlamp aim too high both sides.

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