Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T55 GTMMOT history
T55 GTM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 188,542 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 GTM
- 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
- 24 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 GTM was last recorded at 188,542 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 187,638 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 904 miles
- Average per year
- 8,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,542 miles
- 2024 – 178,037 miles
- 2023 – 168,536 miles
- 2022 – 166,089 miles
- 2021 – 157,430 miles
- 2020 – 148,371 miles
- 2019 – 139,416 miles
- 2018 – 129,177 miles
- 2017 – 120,320 miles
- 2016 – 117,908 miles
- 2015 – 115,143 miles
- 2014 – 111,171 miles
- 2013 – 103,889 miles
- 2012 – 96,680 miles
- 2011 – 85,032 miles
- 2010 – 75,727 miles
- 2009 – 63,964 miles
- 2008 – 51,169 miles
- 2007 – 37,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,542 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,542 miles (+904)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 188,542 miles
- Test number
- 453042326696
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,638 miles (+9,601)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 187,638 miles
- Test number
- 535708347149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass178,037 miles (+9,501)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 178,037 miles
- Test number
- 312091172192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,536 miles (+2,447)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 168,536 miles
- Test number
- 492095230365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,089 miles (+8,659)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 166,089 miles
- Test number
- 723755907470
- MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface on bumper and one missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper handbrake arm goes to the end off its travel
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline pass (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner drive shaft has movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal long
- AdvisoryCreaking from steering
- AdvisoryExhaust very rusted
Pass157,430 miles (+9,059)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 157,430 miles
- Test number
- 458651113381
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 148,371 miles
- Test number
- 831573206779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,371 miles (+8,955)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,371 miles
- Test number
- 311316969290
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass139,416 miles (+10,239)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 139,416 miles
- Test number
- 392752496357
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCreaking sound when turning steering
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,177 miles (+8,857)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 129,177 miles
- Test number
- 177865473385
- AdvisoryBoth front top mounts slight creak
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi pipe slight perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi pipe slight perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover corroded
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisorySmoke levels significantly close to specified max limit,
Pass120,320 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 120,320 miles
- Test number
- 912136483740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noise when turning (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noise when turning (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail120,319 miles (+2,411)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,319 miles
- Test number
- 569871473718
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noise when turning (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noise when turning (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded off front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,908 miles (+2,765)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 117,908 miles
- Test number
- 341108683866
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,143 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 115,143 miles
- Test number
- 725760245192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail115,143 miles (+3,972)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,143 miles
- Test number
- 528510145179
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass111,171 miles (+7,282)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 111,171 miles
- Test number
- 167882244172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass103,889 miles (+7,209)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 103,889 miles
- Test number
- 617004433116
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust boxes corroded
Pass96,680 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 96,680 miles
- Test number
- 246648532149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s and n/s/r sprimg carrier deteriorated.
Fail96,679 miles (+11,647)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,679 miles
- Test number
- 437808432133
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s and n/s/r sprimg carrier deteriorated.
Pass85,032 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 85,032 miles
- Test number
- 296034341428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,031 miles (+9,304)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,031 miles
- Test number
- 469733741121
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass75,727 miles (+11,763)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 75,727 miles
- Test number
- 951980830124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,964 miles (+12,795)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2010
- Odometer
- 63,964 miles
- Test number
- 243429539131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,169 miles (+14,147)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2009
- Odometer
- 51,169 miles
- Test number
- 402590848147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2008
- Odometer
- 37,022 miles
- Test number
- 584482647121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 GTM
- Does T55 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GTM is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 GTM?
- The MOT on T55 GTM is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 GTM done?
- T55 GTM was recorded at 188,542 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,182 miles a year.
- Has T55 GTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 GTM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on T55 GTM 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 GTM find?
- T55 GTM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes.
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