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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T500 MOLMOT history

T500 MOL is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 24 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
156,171 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MOL was last recorded at 156,171 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,404 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
7,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,171 miles
  • 2025 – 152,404 miles
  • 2024 – 147,811 miles
  • 2023 – 145,935 miles
  • 2022 – 143,078 miles
  • 2021 – 139,800 miles
  • 2020 – 135,568 miles
  • 2019 – 130,221 miles
  • 2018 – 123,165 miles
  • 2017 – 116,075 miles
  • 2016 – 110,058 miles
  • 2015 – 102,163 miles
  • 2014 – 94,658 miles
  • 2013 – 86,727 miles
  • 2012 – 75,853 miles
  • 2011 – 62,169 miles
  • 2010 – 52,037 miles
  • 2009 – 45,655 miles
  • 2008 – 37,156 miles
  • 2007 – 21,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,171 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,171 miles (+3,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    156,171 miles
    Test number
    613733107654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,404 miles (+4,593)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,404 miles
    Test number
    304183955941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,811 miles (+1,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,811 miles
    Test number
    270727878514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass145,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,935 miles
    Test number
    578940700442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,935 miles (+2,857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,935 miles
    Test number
    118134226671
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,078 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,078 miles
    Test number
    646264699147
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail143,077 miles (+3,277)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    432516197244
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass139,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,800 miles
    Test number
    609853069828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail139,800 miles (+4,232)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,800 miles
    Test number
    661651595958
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass135,568 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,568 miles
    Test number
    229220012383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    909901726580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,221 miles (+7,056)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    908792535329
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass123,165 miles (+7,090)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    211921760818
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms rear bush attachment slight movement

  14. Pass116,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    854875953549
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

  15. Fail116,075 miles (+6,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,075 miles
    Test number
    604954047247
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc slightly discoloured

  16. Pass110,058 miles (+7,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    709211642462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,163 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    610077628058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,658 miles (+7,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    337340034278
    • NoteAdvise vehicle passed the emissions, no print out was produced due to low emissions

  19. Pass86,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,727 miles
    Test number
    435784633294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,727 miles (+10,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,727 miles
    Test number
    249474633277
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass75,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    405874542207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,853 miles (+13,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    559504742276
    • 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)

  23. Pass62,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    715076481191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,169 miles (+10,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,169 miles
    Test number
    279886881111
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass52,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    901376060110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail52,037 miles (+6,382)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    931128950125
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass45,655 miles (+8,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,655 miles
    Test number
    823002689141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass37,156 miles (+16,124)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    111867298182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass21,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,032 miles
    Test number
    393746987002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MOL

Does T500 MOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MOL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MOL?
The MOT on T500 MOL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MOL done?
T500 MOL was recorded at 156,171 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 7,043 miles a year.
Has T500 MOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MOL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 MOL 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 MOL find?
T500 MOL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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