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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T55 JBJMOT history

T55 JBJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 183,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
183,524 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 JBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 JBJ was last recorded at 183,524 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 9,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,360 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,164 miles
Average per year
12,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,524 miles
  • 2025 – 174,360 miles
  • 2024 – 157,753 miles
  • 2023 – 143,642 miles
  • 2022 – 123,490 miles
  • 2021 – 110,845 miles
  • 2020 – 100,236 miles
  • 2019 – 89,383 miles
  • 2018 – 76,380 miles
  • 2017 – 62,994 miles
  • 2016 – 58,202 miles
  • 2015 – 44,998 miles
  • 2014 – 35,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,524 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,524 miles (+9,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    183,524 miles
    Test number
    882962372249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass174,360 miles (+16,607)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,360 miles
    Test number
    853158011934
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,753 miles
    Test number
    544612220277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,733 miles (+14,091)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,733 miles
    Test number
    194133894707
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass143,642 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,642 miles
    Test number
    764094010931
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BEARING SLIGHT NOISE/ROUGH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

  6. Fail143,642 miles (+20,152)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,642 miles
    Test number
    270115959823
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BEARING SLIGHT NOISE/ROUGH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

  7. Pass123,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,490 miles
    Test number
    914003994920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,490 miles (+12,645)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,490 miles
    Test number
    150040708869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,845 miles
    Test number
    997626987847
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Fail110,845 miles (+10,609)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,845 miles
    Test number
    573078782230
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  11. Pass100,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    621216366085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,236 miles (+10,853)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    599250099071
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,383 miles (+13,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,383 miles
    Test number
    724748608507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,380 miles (+13,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    442508911129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,994 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    493442035260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,202 miles (+13,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,202 miles
    Test number
    660860470829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

  17. Pass44,998 miles (+9,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,998 miles
    Test number
    939135903196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in offside rear tyre.

  18. Pass35,228 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,228 miles
    Test number
    227939864271
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T55 JBJ

Does T55 JBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 JBJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 JBJ?
The MOT on T55 JBJ is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 JBJ done?
T55 JBJ was recorded at 183,524 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 12,330 miles a year.
Has T55 JBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 JBJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 JBJ 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 JBJ find?
T55 JBJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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