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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 AVBMOT history

T55 AVB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,611 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 AVB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 AVB was last recorded at 95,611 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,385 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
226 miles
Average per year
2,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,611 miles
  • 2025 – 95,385 miles
  • 2024 – 94,844 miles
  • 2023 – 94,063 miles
  • 2022 – 92,091 miles
  • 2021 – 91,720 miles
  • 2019 – 89,893 miles
  • 2018 – 88,689 miles
  • 2017 – 88,272 miles
  • 2016 – 87,720 miles
  • 2015 – 87,173 miles
  • 2014 – 86,775 miles
  • 2013 – 84,382 miles
  • 2012 – 82,329 miles
  • 2011 – 79,410 miles
  • 2010 – 71,745 miles
  • 2009 – 65,318 miles
  • 2008 – 52,820 miles
  • 2007 – 38,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,611 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,611 miles (+226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,611 miles
    Test number
    845344996819
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass95,385 miles (+541)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    516743634191
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass94,844 miles (+781)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    484223484012
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass94,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    708644144387
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail94,063 miles (+1,972)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,063 miles
    Test number
    766229348117
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Suspension Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass92,091 miles (+371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,091 miles
    Test number
    360653806636
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Trailing Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass91,720 miles (+1,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    237714074115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slight perished
  8. Pass89,893 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,893 miles
    Test number
    835117207112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,689 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,689 miles
    Test number
    510542600728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,272 miles (+552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,272 miles
    Test number
    913262662368
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass87,720 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,720 miles
    Test number
    508996832071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,173 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,173 miles
    Test number
    788271845123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,775 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,775 miles
    Test number
    226268274458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,382 miles (+2,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    107136233183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass82,329 miles (+2,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,329 miles
    Test number
    869537632159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass79,410 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    207080891096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,393 miles (+7,648)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,393 miles
    Test number
    127397681471
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass71,745 miles (+6,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    252045870018
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass65,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    543073099068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,318 miles (+12,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,318 miles
    Test number
    282139089011
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass52,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    712351908196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,820 miles (+14,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,820 miles
    Test number
    314600808143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass38,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    110450687491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 AVB

Does T55 AVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 AVB is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 AVB?
The MOT on T55 AVB is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 AVB done?
T55 AVB was recorded at 95,611 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,973 miles a year.
Has T55 AVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 AVB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 AVB 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 T55 AVB find?
T55 AVB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs, and 1 more.

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