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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T500 THEMOT history

T500 THE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,988 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 THE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 THE was last recorded at 108,988 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 10,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,187 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,801 miles
Average per year
8,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,988 miles
  • 2025 – 98,187 miles
  • 2024 – 87,895 miles
  • 2023 – 75,474 miles
  • 2022 – 69,116 miles
  • 2021 – 64,779 miles
  • 2020 – 61,253 miles
  • 2019 – 57,106 miles
  • 2018 – 49,925 miles
  • 2017 – 42,890 miles
  • 2016 – 32,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,988 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    575183438389
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail108,988 miles (+10,801)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,988 miles
    Test number
    374616728101
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass98,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    733110914490
    • AdvisoryOsf/nsf lower suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorating
  4. Fail98,187 miles (+10,292)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    119645343914
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOsf/nsf lower suspension arm ball joint cover deteriorating
  5. Pass87,895 miles (+12,421)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,895 miles
    Test number
    152680018089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass75,474 miles (+6,358)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,474 miles
    Test number
    900547343162
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass69,116 miles (+4,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,116 miles
    Test number
    876015913619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass64,779 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    367520606601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,253 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    745344115170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly feathered
  10. Pass57,106 miles (+7,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    237857457293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass49,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    854012184504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,925 miles (+7,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,925 miles
    Test number
    405294359298
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass42,890 miles (+10,859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,890 miles
    Test number
    843037384217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,031 miles (+8,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,031 miles
    Test number
    784672177027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass24,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,011 miles
    Test number
    551613208953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 THE

Does T500 THE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 THE is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 THE?
The MOT on T500 THE is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 THE done?
T500 THE was recorded at 108,988 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,091 miles a year.
Has T500 THE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 THE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 THE 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 THE find?
T500 THE passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface.

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