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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 CUBMOT history

T55 CUB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,965 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 CUB was last recorded at 116,965 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,014 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,951 miles
Average per year
6,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,965 miles
  • 2025 – 112,014 miles
  • 2024 – 107,121 miles
  • 2023 – 103,124 miles
  • 2022 – 95,147 miles
  • 2021 – 86,084 miles
  • 2020 – 80,842 miles
  • 2019 – 73,107 miles
  • 2018 – 65,074 miles
  • 2017 – 57,124 miles
  • 2016 – 51,762 miles
  • 2015 – 45,994 miles
  • 2014 – 38,842 miles
  • 2013 – 33,825 miles
  • 2012 – 27,265 miles
  • 2011 – 21,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,965 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,965 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,965 miles
    Test number
    522822719853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,014 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    334798182335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,121 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,121 miles
    Test number
    532276344561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,124 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    764232505657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,147 miles (+9,063)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,147 miles
    Test number
    563781783437
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass86,084 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    169590875497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,082 miles (+5,240)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,082 miles
    Test number
    613829657735
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass80,842 miles (+7,735)5 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,842 miles
    Test number
    122642531592
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to lower arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to lower arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look v.low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass73,107 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,107 miles
    Test number
    704312228580
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail73,105 miles (+8,031)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,105 miles
    Test number
    777619223189
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass65,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    983999149551
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  12. Fail65,074 miles (+7,950)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,074 miles
    Test number
    302510885660
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  13. Pass57,124 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,124 miles
    Test number
    920654306784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail57,040 miles (+5,278)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,040 miles
    Test number
    942704341370
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass51,762 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,762 miles
    Test number
    402383817558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,994 miles (+7,152)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    516765275064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    228454884012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,842 miles (+5,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,842 miles
    Test number
    305584484005
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass33,825 miles (+6,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,825 miles
    Test number
    787680683034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass27,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    449737762090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,265 miles (+5,831)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,265 miles
    Test number
    578653462031
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  22. Pass21,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,434 miles
    Test number
    347249261079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 CUB

Does T55 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 CUB is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 CUB?
The MOT on T55 CUB is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 CUB done?
T55 CUB was recorded at 116,965 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,349 miles a year.
Has T55 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 CUB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 CUB 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 CUB find?
T55 CUB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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