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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 SUBMOT history

T500 SUB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
192,711 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SUB
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
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SUB was last recorded at 192,711 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 8,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,715 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,996 miles
Average per year
8,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,711 miles
  • 2025 – 183,715 miles
  • 2024 – 170,618 miles
  • 2023 – 158,531 miles
  • 2021 – 153,312 miles
  • 2020 – 149,961 miles
  • 2019 – 144,643 miles
  • 2018 – 140,398 miles
  • 2017 – 134,163 miles
  • 2016 – 122,479 miles
  • 2015 – 113,882 miles
  • 2014 – 101,503 miles
  • 2013 – 91,408 miles
  • 2012 – 82,769 miles
  • 2011 – 79,575 miles
  • 2010 – 69,040 miles
  • 2009 – 62,978 miles
  • 2008 – 54,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,711 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,711 miles (+8,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    192,711 miles
    Test number
    155883918383
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass183,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,715 miles
    Test number
    252642101818
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail183,713 miles (+13,095)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,713 miles
    Test number
    597091128756
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,618 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,618 miles
    Test number
    885371534990
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail170,609 miles (+12,078)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,609 miles
    Test number
    142282312344
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,531 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,531 miles
    Test number
    951513367327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail158,531 miles (+5,219)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,531 miles
    Test number
    755026435434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass153,312 miles (+3,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    153,312 miles
    Test number
    636060952559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,961 miles (+5,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    319637939394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass144,643 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    795923072660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,398 miles
    Test number
    184645421456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,398 miles (+6,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,398 miles
    Test number
    785181090153
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both wrong spacing (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass134,163 miles (+11,684)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,163 miles
    Test number
    457428381510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,479 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,479 miles
    Test number
    265115774916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,882 miles (+12,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,882 miles
    Test number
    215055975182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,503 miles (+10,095)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,503 miles
    Test number
    186261254171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,408 miles (+8,639)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,408 miles
    Test number
    397625563169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSpare tyre missing

  18. Pass82,769 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    665971882170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,575 miles (+10,535)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    868697901332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,040 miles (+6,062)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    941698000375
    • NotePlay in both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering rack end

  21. Pass62,978 miles (+8,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    532208809391
    • NoteTWO REAR TYRES WORN LOW

  22. Pass54,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,110 miles
    Test number
    612615308349
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 SUB

Does T500 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SUB is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SUB?
The MOT on T500 SUB is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SUB done?
T500 SUB was recorded at 192,711 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 8,064 miles a year.
Has T500 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SUB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 SUB 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 SUB find?
T500 SUB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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