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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T555 ELHMOT history

T555 ELH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 148,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
148,018 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 ELH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 ELH was last recorded at 148,018 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,728 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,290 miles
Average per year
6,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,018 miles
  • 2025 – 142,728 miles
  • 2024 – 138,631 miles
  • 2023 – 138,220 miles
  • 2022 – 133,756 miles
  • 2021 – 122,969 miles
  • 2020 – 122,926 miles
  • 2019 – 117,851 miles
  • 2018 – 111,652 miles
  • 2017 – 103,261 miles
  • 2016 – 94,629 miles
  • 2015 – 88,581 miles
  • 2014 – 80,777 miles
  • 2013 – 71,892 miles
  • 2012 – 65,072 miles
  • 2010 – 53,278 miles
  • 2009 – 40,890 miles
  • 2008 – 24,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,018 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,018 miles
    Test number
    927027097010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail148,018 miles (+5,290)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,018 miles
    Test number
    742563694679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,728 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,728 miles
    Test number
    457938692063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,631 miles (+411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,631 miles
    Test number
    304754700938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass138,220 miles (+33)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,220 miles
    Test number
    998166548781
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail138,187 miles (+3,985)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,187 miles
    Test number
    231172541378
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass134,202 miles (+446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    759565964961
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail133,756 miles (+6,520)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    896942584139
    • MajorNearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass127,236 miles (+4,267)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,236 miles
    Test number
    528465962256
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass122,969 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,969 miles
    Test number
    927694141427
    • AdvisoryExhaust fumes smelt at engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail122,969 miles (+43)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,969 miles
    Test number
    787177994537
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fumes smelt at engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail122,926 miles (+5,075)2 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,926 miles
    Test number
    797475971608
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust baffles loose

  13. Pass117,851 miles (+6,199)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    410239571567
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass111,652 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,652 miles
    Test number
    396801425240
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail111,645 miles (+8,384)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,645 miles
    Test number
    335922861885
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass103,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    136599184989
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  17. Fail103,261 miles (+8,632)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,261 miles
    Test number
    736950366645
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damage

  18. Pass94,629 miles (+6,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,629 miles
    Test number
    580180704913
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass88,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    156960711271
    • AdvisoryOdd springs fitted to the rear axel
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  20. Fail88,581 miles (+7,804)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,581 miles
    Test number
    669010569574
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOdd springs fitted to the rear axel
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  21. Pass80,777 miles (+8,885)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,777 miles
    Test number
    487021144203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s wing mirror cover broken
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge

  22. Pass71,892 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    619395633108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail71,892 miles (+6,820)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,892 miles
    Test number
    136465733172
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass65,072 miles (+229)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,072 miles
    Test number
    347132552107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  25. Fail64,843 miles (+11,565)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,843 miles
    Test number
    215565932143
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass53,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,278 miles
    Test number
    872348900317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,278 miles (+12,388)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,278 miles
    Test number
    114317400317
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass40,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,890 miles
    Test number
    143698139211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,890 miles (+6,504)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,890 miles
    Test number
    201748239297
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass34,386 miles (+9,766)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    344125889075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    362527628445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T555 ELH

Does T555 ELH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 ELH is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 ELH?
The MOT on T555 ELH is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 ELH done?
T555 ELH was recorded at 148,018 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 6,951 miles a year.
Has T555 ELH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 ELH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 ELH 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 ELH find?
T555 ELH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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