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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 DSGMOT history

T55 DSG is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,926 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DSG was last recorded at 157,926 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,233 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,693 miles
Average per year
5,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,926 miles
  • 2024 – 155,233 miles
  • 2023 – 152,300 miles
  • 2022 – 150,256 miles
  • 2021 – 146,279 miles
  • 2020 – 143,972 miles
  • 2019 – 137,137 miles
  • 2018 – 128,567 miles
  • 2017 – 125,158 miles
  • 2016 – 119,423 miles
  • 2015 – 108,481 miles
  • 2014 – 105,712 miles
  • 2013 – 97,732 miles
  • 2012 – 85,705 miles
  • 2011 – 72,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,926 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Door mirror assembly (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Centre silencer casing corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear ferrules corroded n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear silencer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,926 miles (+2,693)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,926 miles
    Test number
    954620470346
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Door mirror assembly (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,233 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    560590399750
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,227 miles (+2,927)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,227 miles
    Test number
    474979899646
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. x3 (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,300 miles (+2,044)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,300 miles
    Test number
    743830241437
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,256 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,256 miles
    Test number
    172661367988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail150,255 miles (+3,976)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,255 miles
    Test number
    334375732717
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass146,279 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,279 miles
    Test number
    782706108902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,276 miles (+2,304)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,276 miles
    Test number
    813457543271
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass143,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    397266887208
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail143,972 miles (+6,835)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,972 miles
    Test number
    280183483056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass137,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    172220843843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,137 miles (+8,570)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    935769525715
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass128,567 miles (+958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,567 miles
    Test number
    699830474039
    • AdvisoryRear ferrules corroded n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear silencer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer casing corroded

  14. Fail127,609 miles (+2,451)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,609 miles
    Test number
    633233163549
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear ferrules corroded n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryRear silencer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer casing corroded

  15. Pass125,158 miles (+5,735)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    742886722754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/ and o/s/ (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer casing corroded

  16. Pass119,423 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,423 miles
    Test number
    705449085899
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail119,380 miles (+10,899)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,380 miles
    Test number
    512721502308
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside Wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass108,481 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    966527425172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,712 miles (+7,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    159427294052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,732 miles (+12,027)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,732 miles
    Test number
    647489993076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,705 miles (+13,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,705 miles
    Test number
    905801832073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass72,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    178476821486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 DSG

Does T55 DSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DSG is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 DSG?
The MOT on T55 DSG is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 DSG done?
T55 DSG was recorded at 157,926 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 5,738 miles a year.
Has T55 DSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DSG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 DSG 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 DSG find?
T55 DSG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged door mirror assembly; nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked; offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 2 more.

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