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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,461 cc

T500 GPSMOT history

T500 GPS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,185 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GPS was last recorded at 165,185 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,316 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,869 miles
Average per year
6,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,185 miles
  • 2025 – 158,316 miles
  • 2024 – 151,929 miles
  • 2023 – 147,837 miles
  • 2022 – 142,264 miles
  • 2021 – 137,150 miles
  • 2019 – 133,776 miles
  • 2018 – 125,650 miles
  • 2017 – 118,607 miles
  • 2016 – 111,735 miles
  • 2015 – 103,219 miles
  • 2014 – 94,017 miles
  • 2013 – 86,750 miles
  • 2011 – 76,313 miles
  • 2010 – 70,016 miles
  • 2008 – 55,425 miles
  • 2007 – 42,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,185 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,185 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,185 miles
    Test number
    323796584070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,316 miles (+6,387)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,316 miles
    Test number
    210127389636
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,929 miles
    Test number
    627523735637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,929 miles (+4,092)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,929 miles
    Test number
    789681270668
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,837 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    131262625736
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail147,837 miles (+5,573)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,837 miles
    Test number
    967771892927
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing both (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass142,264 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,264 miles
    Test number
    302014904386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,150 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    210094463991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail137,150 miles (+3,374)6 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,150 miles
    Test number
    144175333113
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass133,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,776 miles
    Test number
    864462245946
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail133,775 miles (+8,125)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    905217877770
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass125,650 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    566608308374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,592 miles (+6,985)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,592 miles
    Test number
    270426080951
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass118,607 miles (+6,872)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,607 miles
    Test number
    792552005672
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp between middle section and back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass111,735 miles (+8,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    111,735 miles
    Test number
    506156490532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    205421025487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,219 miles (+9,202)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,219 miles
    Test number
    388740625191
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass94,017 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    915378514155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail94,009 miles (+7,259)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,009 miles
    Test number
    835145614113
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,750 miles (+16)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,750 miles
    Test number
    605171503127
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  21. Fail86,734 miles (+10,421)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,734 miles
    Test number
    109879493013
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  22. Pass76,313 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,313 miles
    Test number
    187619221197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,016 miles (+14,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    473248210184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass55,425 miles (+13,370)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    282680158475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    262694147443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,055 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,055 miles
    Test number
    274734347140
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about T500 GPS

Does T500 GPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GPS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 GPS?
The MOT on T500 GPS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 GPS done?
T500 GPS was recorded at 165,185 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,559 miles a year.
Has T500 GPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GPS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 GPS 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 GPS find?
T500 GPS passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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