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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T555 RUDMOT history

T555 RUD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
138,365 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 RUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 RUD was last recorded at 138,365 miles on 22 May 2026, 3,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,220 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,145 miles
Average per year
7,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,365 miles
  • 2025 – 135,220 miles
  • 2024 – 128,881 miles
  • 2022 – 119,190 miles
  • 2021 – 114,171 miles
  • 2020 – 110,586 miles
  • 2019 – 105,621 miles
  • 2018 – 96,734 miles
  • 2017 – 87,648 miles
  • 2016 – 78,079 miles
  • 2015 – 65,346 miles
  • 2014 – 53,654 miles
  • 2013 – 46,686 miles
  • 2012 – 36,698 miles
  • 2011 – 26,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,365 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    138,365 miles
    Test number
    303400004259
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail138,358 miles (+3,138)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,358 miles
    Test number
    882236684555
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass135,220 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,220 miles
    Test number
    127800784353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,218 miles (+6,337)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,218 miles
    Test number
    469157702481
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass128,881 miles (+9,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,881 miles
    Test number
    155902787718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass119,190 miles (+5,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,190 miles
    Test number
    306503090828
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass114,171 miles (+3,585)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,171 miles
    Test number
    506662526444
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
  8. Pass110,586 miles (+4,965)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,586 miles
    Test number
    552299310547
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass105,621 miles (+8,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,621 miles
    Test number
    766654093189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass96,734 miles (+9,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,734 miles
    Test number
    591767257735
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass87,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    920764416357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Fail87,648 miles (+9,569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    360021520658
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass78,079 miles (+12,733)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    930945912745
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside middle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing ageing cracks on inside tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing ageing cracks on inside tyre wall
  14. Pass65,346 miles (+11,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,346 miles
    Test number
    715535504834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,654 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    936854204373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,686 miles (+9,988)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    437548803477
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
  17. Pass36,698 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,698 miles
    Test number
    658205102333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,146 miles
    Test number
    737394601385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 RUD

Does T555 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RUD is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RUD?
The MOT on T555 RUD is valid until 30 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 RUD done?
T555 RUD was recorded at 138,365 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,709 miles a year.
Has T555 RUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RUD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 RUD 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 RUD find?
T555 RUD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear.

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