Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T500 GAGMOT history
T500 GAG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 187,790 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 GAG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 GAG was last recorded at 187,790 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 184,919 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,871 miles
- Average per year
- 7,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,790 miles
- 2025 – 184,919 miles
- 2024 – 182,325 miles
- 2023 – 178,728 miles
- 2022 – 173,202 miles
- 2021 – 167,693 miles
- 2020 – 163,324 miles
- 2019 – 158,248 miles
- 2018 – 150,796 miles
- 2017 – 141,573 miles
- 2016 – 134,263 miles
- 2015 – 128,360 miles
- 2014 – 122,241 miles
- 2013 – 116,272 miles
- 2012 – 111,755 miles
- 2011 – 104,272 miles
- 2010 – 100,280 miles
- 2009 – 75,055 miles
- 2008 – 51,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,790 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Electrical wiring insecure Engine bay
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,790 miles (+2,871)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 187,790 miles
- Test number
- 209392221927
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass184,919 miles (+2,594)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 184,919 miles
- Test number
- 249720554024
- AdvisoryOffside Steering arm has slight movement/play at its inner fixing
- AdvisorySteering rack has a minor misting of fluid
Pass182,325 miles (+3,597)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 182,325 miles
- Test number
- 788352140390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,728 miles (+17)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 178,728 miles
- Test number
- 987145117892
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTemporary repair to exhaust system
Fail178,711 miles (+5,509)6 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,711 miles
- Test number
- 440543344085
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure Engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTemporary repair to exhaust
Pass173,202 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 173,202 miles
- Test number
- 134351081394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail173,200 miles (+5,507)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,200 miles
- Test number
- 921550772022
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass167,693 miles (+4,369)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 167,693 miles
- Test number
- 320732888096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,324 miles (+5,076)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 163,324 miles
- Test number
- 765917858587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass158,248 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 158,248 miles
- Test number
- 545671695130
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail158,248 miles (+7,452)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,248 miles
- Test number
- 562835929829
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,796 miles (+9,223)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 150,796 miles
- Test number
- 861990838895
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 141,573 miles
- Test number
- 543206329835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,573 miles (+7,310)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,573 miles
- Test number
- 765424388777
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass134,263 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 134,263 miles
- Test number
- 724894849748
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre lightly perishing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail134,263 miles (+5,903)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,263 miles
- Test number
- 367275587064
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre lightly perishing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass128,360 miles (+145)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 128,360 miles
- Test number
- 255748065048
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail128,215 miles (+5,974)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,215 miles
- Test number
- 865748955085
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass122,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 122,241 miles
- Test number
- 728362364049
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail122,241 miles (+5,969)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,241 miles
- Test number
- 107719554054
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass116,272 miles (+4,517)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 116,272 miles
- Test number
- 378784463093
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass111,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 111,755 miles
- Test number
- 218465462062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,755 miles (+7,483)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,755 miles
- Test number
- 206295662066
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBrake pad waring light on
Pass104,272 miles (+3,992)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 104,272 miles
- Test number
- 297329541060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,280 miles (+25,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 100,280 miles
- Test number
- 544445650032
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,055 miles (+23,592)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 75,055 miles
- Test number
- 510736589000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 51,463 miles
- Test number
- 220138878038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 GAG
- Does T500 GAG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GAG is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 GAG?
- The MOT on T500 GAG is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 GAG done?
- T500 GAG was recorded at 187,790 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
- Has T500 GAG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 GAG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T500 GAG 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 GAG find?
- T500 GAG passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.
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