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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T500 BBBMOT history

T500 BBB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 198,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,130 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BBB was last recorded at 198,130 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,942 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,188 miles
Average per year
8,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,130 miles
  • 2025 – 195,942 miles
  • 2024 – 194,709 miles
  • 2023 – 194,173 miles
  • 2022 – 192,083 miles
  • 2021 – 190,489 miles
  • 2020 – 188,628 miles
  • 2019 – 187,022 miles
  • 2018 – 180,540 miles
  • 2017 – 174,858 miles
  • 2016 – 168,687 miles
  • 2015 – 161,147 miles
  • 2014 – 152,549 miles
  • 2013 – 142,828 miles
  • 2012 – 128,659 miles
  • 2011 – 113,977 miles
  • 2010 – 100,539 miles
  • 2009 – 84,538 miles
  • 2008 – 73,049 miles
  • 2006 – 35,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,130 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,130 miles (+2,188)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,130 miles
    Test number
    812461344193
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,942 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,942 miles
    Test number
    926111052395
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,941 miles (+1,232)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,941 miles
    Test number
    573429012331
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,709 miles (+536)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,709 miles
    Test number
    532578153588
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,173 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    194,173 miles
    Test number
    452307735275
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail194,173 miles (+2,090)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,173 miles
    Test number
    309596295192
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass192,083 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,083 miles
    Test number
    107941935331
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box de-laminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated On Calliper Slightly seized (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  8. Fail192,083 miles (+1,594)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,083 miles
    Test number
    290242046519
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust box de-laminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated On Calliper Slightly seized (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Pass190,489 miles (+1,861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,489 miles
    Test number
    460415012412
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Box Delambanating ( VCorroded )
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear Of Rear
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension Turret Mount seam to make a noise ???
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass188,628 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    188,628 miles
    Test number
    840858630549
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass187,022 miles (+6,482)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    187,022 miles
    Test number
    712904207734
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass180,540 miles (+5,682)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,540 miles
    Test number
    207500208413
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Corroded Heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both F/R (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass174,858 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    174,858 miles
    Test number
    864768693850
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail174,804 miles (+6,117)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,804 miles
    Test number
    636657906305
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass168,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,687 miles
    Test number
    155356138476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail168,687 miles (+7,540)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,687 miles
    Test number
    653126108752
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass161,147 miles (+8,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    161,147 miles
    Test number
    487432073488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted offside middle row

  18. Pass152,549 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,549 miles
    Test number
    668677794215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail142,828 miles1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    325594133418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust center box outter skin corroding
    • NoteNsf lower ball joint dust cover perishing
    • NoteNsr shock misting
    • NoteOs front flexi hose perishing
    • NoteTopped up engine oil

  20. Pass142,828 miles (+14,169)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    142,828 miles
    Test number
    346154933217
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust center box outter skin corroding
    • NoteNsf lower ball joint dust cover perishing
    • NoteNsr shock misting
    • NoteOs front flexi hose perishing
    • NoteTopped up engine oil

  21. Pass128,659 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,659 miles
    Test number
    126302362210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteExhaust rear & centre silencers deteriorated

  22. Fail128,659 miles (+14,682)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,659 miles
    Test number
    666512062242
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteExhaust rear & centre silencers deteriorated

  23. Pass113,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    766929551222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail113,977 miles (+13,438)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    269338951202
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass100,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    440178340481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail100,539 miles (+16,001)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,539 miles
    Test number
    973947740356
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass84,538 miles (+11,489)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,538 miles
    Test number
    700826059360
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteTop engine cover, engine undertray and sill covers fitted

  28. Pass73,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,049 miles
    Test number
    221214958396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail73,049 miles (+17,051)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,049 miles
    Test number
    403964258472
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass55,998 miles (+20,075)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,998 miles
    Test number
    772807808083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to see thickness of rear pads

  31. Pass35,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,923 miles
    Test number
    994380796289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BBB

Does T500 BBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BBB is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BBB?
The MOT on T500 BBB is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BBB done?
T500 BBB was recorded at 198,130 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,116 miles a year.
Has T500 BBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BBB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 BBB 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 BBB find?
T500 BBB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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