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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T50 BLNMOT history

T50 BLN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 21 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 188,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
188,800 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 BLN was last recorded at 188,800 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 9,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,967 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,833 miles
Average per year
9,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,800 miles
  • 2025 – 178,967 miles
  • 2024 – 176,201 miles
  • 2023 – 165,636 miles
  • 2022 – 153,837 miles
  • 2021 – 144,508 miles
  • 2020 – 135,583 miles
  • 2019 – 125,034 miles
  • 2018 – 112,550 miles
  • 2017 – 100,497 miles
  • 2016 – 88,197 miles
  • 2015 – 73,360 miles
  • 2014 – 60,021 miles
  • 2013 – 45,635 miles
  • 2012 – 34,823 miles
  • 2011 – 28,460 miles
  • 2010 – 26,455 miles
  • 2009 – 22,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,800 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,800 miles (+9,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    188,800 miles
    Test number
    947174064259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,967 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,967 miles
    Test number
    503527798949
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail178,939 miles (+2,738)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,939 miles
    Test number
    855740262924
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass176,201 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    176,201 miles
    Test number
    420803070532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,636 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,636 miles
    Test number
    707878996881
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail165,591 miles (+11,754)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,591 miles
    Test number
    662078141830
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ON LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,837 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,837 miles
    Test number
    227092876870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,508 miles (+8,925)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    144,508 miles
    Test number
    349832665134
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass135,583 miles (+10,549)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,583 miles
    Test number
    980439514960
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass125,034 miles (+12,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    125,034 miles
    Test number
    456252103538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass112,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    514509993016
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire not fitted.

  12. Fail112,550 miles (+12,053)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,550 miles
    Test number
    805035525212
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNSF brake pad warning wire not fitted.

  13. Pass100,497 miles (+12,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    418916564154
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low + Osf roll bar link rubber perished+rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  14. Pass88,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    242119650147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail88,197 miles (+2,511)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,197 miles
    Test number
    969530369653
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both mains at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,686 miles (+238)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    521822895587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak(turbo hose insecure)

  17. Fail85,448 miles (+12,088)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    818632502797
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle faulty but functional
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door faulty but functional
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop
    • AdvisoryOil leak(turbo hose insecure)

  18. Pass73,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    537304545066
    • 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)

  19. Fail73,360 miles (+13,339)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    909464045009
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass60,021 miles (+14,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    338900494055
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass45,635 miles (+10,812)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,635 miles
    Test number
    187147873088
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN\s\r tyre is perished
    • NoteTraction control light is showing a fault

  22. Pass34,823 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    676989982046
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/r lamp lens cracked

  23. Fail34,823 miles (+6,363)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,823 miles
    Test number
    699849482054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/r lamp lens cracked

  24. Pass28,460 miles (+2,005)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    778636971042
    • NoteOs rear lamp lens damaged

  25. Pass26,455 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,455 miles
    Test number
    161526970094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,370 miles
    Test number
    134352479077
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail22,370 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,370 miles
    Test number
    650382779003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T50 BLN

Does T50 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 BLN is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 BLN?
The MOT on T50 BLN is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 BLN done?
T50 BLN was recorded at 188,800 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,466 miles a year.
Has T50 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 BLN has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 BLN 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 T50 BLN find?
T50 BLN passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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