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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T50 NMWMOT history

T50 NMW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 4 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 177,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
177,494 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 NMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 NMW was last recorded at 177,494 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2008: 16,904 miles, lower than 55,066 miles on 8 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
177,422 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
6,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,494 miles
  • 2025 – 167,684 miles
  • 2024 – 161,913 miles
  • 2023 – 151,809 miles
  • 2022 – 147,473 miles
  • 2021 – 140,633 miles
  • 2020 – 136,376 miles
  • 2019 – 132,803 miles
  • 2018 – 128,645 miles
  • 2017 – 122,411 miles
  • 2016 – 115,965 miles
  • 2015 – 112,534 miles
  • 2014 – 107,037 miles
  • 2013 – 101,997 miles
  • 2012 – 96,888 miles
  • 2011 – 89,680 miles
  • 2010 – 81,638 miles
  • 2009 – 73,648 miles
  • 2008 – 16,904 miles
  • 2007 – 55,066 miles
  • 2006 – 45,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,494 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,494 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    177,494 miles
    Test number
    609049480684
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail177,422 miles (+9,738)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,422 miles
    Test number
    314008439475
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass167,684 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,684 miles
    Test number
    184937521741
    • AdvisoryFront Upper both top mounts becoming noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,913 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    161,913 miles
    Test number
    572925955630
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,913 miles (+10,104)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,913 miles
    Test number
    289063135825
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,809 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,809 miles
    Test number
    669472347619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,473 miles
    Test number
    144533863535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,473 miles (+6,840)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,473 miles
    Test number
    388648279058
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  9. Pass140,633 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,633 miles
    Test number
    609466831553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,376 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,376 miles
    Test number
    275631904074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail136,369 miles (+3,566)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,369 miles
    Test number
    802886142630
    • DangerousFront nudge bar loose
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass132,803 miles (+4,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2020
    Odometer
    132,803 miles
    Test number
    441520321198
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount rusty

  13. Pass128,645 miles (+6,234)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    373764471615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,411 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,411 miles
    Test number
    698933498371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,408 miles (+6,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,408 miles
    Test number
    318889559884
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass115,965 miles (+3,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    526060648014
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass112,534 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,534 miles
    Test number
    698830974910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    428388484250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail107,037 miles (+5,040)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,037 miles
    Test number
    668028784216
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass101,997 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,997 miles
    Test number
    385908183225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    899172692210
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail96,888 miles (+7,208)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,888 miles
    Test number
    449882392205
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass89,680 miles (+8,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,680 miles
    Test number
    765720241334
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass81,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    290836530323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,638 miles (+7,990)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,638 miles
    Test number
    251126130351
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass73,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    403532049312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,648 miles (+56,744)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    842682049342
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass16,904 miles (-38,162)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,904 miles
    Test number
    232668318335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,066 miles (+9,898)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    620832217371
    • Note3 child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

  30. Pass45,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,168 miles
    Test number
    333506496461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 NMW

Does T50 NMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 NMW is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 NMW?
The MOT on T50 NMW is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 NMW done?
T50 NMW was recorded at 177,494 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 6,804 miles a year.
Has T50 NMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 NMW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T50 NMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T50 NMW find?
T50 NMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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