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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T555 BWSMOT history

T555 BWS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 20 MOT tests, with 260,789 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
260,789 km
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
9 passed · 11 failed
Per year
14,078 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 BWS was last recorded at 260,789 km on 6 Mar 2026, 11 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,778 km · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
11 km
Average per year
14,078 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 260,789 km
  • 2025 – 241,875 km
  • 2022 – 202,777 km
  • 2021 – 192,334 km
  • 2020 – 181,332 km
  • 2019 – 171,918 km
  • 2018 – 159,418 km
  • 2017 – 144,502 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,789 km
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded out of prescribed areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,789 km (+11)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    260,789 km
    Test number
    546776466869
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail260,778 km (+105)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,778 km
    Test number
    375273501458
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail260,673 km (+18,798)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,673 km
    Test number
    586132065534
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass241,875 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    241,875 km
    Test number
    842966054165
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail241,875 km (+12)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,875 km
    Test number
    627369691382
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail241,863 km4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,863 km
    Test number
    464690383263
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass213,335 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    213,335 miles
    Test number
    735416569378
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail213,330 miles1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,330 miles
    Test number
    434581161030
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass202,777 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    202,777 km
    Test number
    886794098458
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Fail202,777 miles1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,777 miles
    Test number
    599561643488
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  11. Pass192,334 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,334 km
    Test number
    625530820003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail192,334 km (+11,002)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,334 km
    Test number
    834939085951
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass181,332 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,332 km
    Test number
    903145504003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail181,332 km (+9,414)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,332 km
    Test number
    105196593124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass171,918 km (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,918 km
    Test number
    706078242705
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail171,907 km (+12,489)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,907 km
    Test number
    520611345300
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  17. Pass159,418 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    159,418 km
    Test number
    426882403816
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  18. Fail159,415 miles2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,415 miles
    Test number
    820037078409
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  19. Pass144,502 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,502 km
    Test number
    267406219320
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake recording lower effort

  20. Fail144,502 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,502 km
    Test number
    741465449718
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake recording lower effort

Questions about T555 BWS

Does T555 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 BWS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 BWS?
The MOT on T555 BWS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 BWS done?
T555 BWS was recorded at 260,789 km at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 14,078 km a year.
Has T555 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 BWS has failed 11 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 BWS 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 T555 BWS find?
T555 BWS passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front outer sill corroded out of prescribed area, and 6 more.

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