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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T55 JPEMOT history

T55 JPE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 251,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
251,460 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 JPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 JPE was last recorded at 251,460 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,459 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,460 miles
  • 2024 – 239,319 miles
  • 2023 – 227,087 miles
  • 2022 – 215,398 miles
  • 2021 – 202,008 miles
  • 2020 – 189,766 miles
  • 2019 – 179,690 miles
  • 2018 – 163,262 miles
  • 2017 – 158,027 miles
  • 2016 – 148,402 miles
  • 2015 – 137,343 miles
  • 2014 – 126,961 miles
  • 2013 – 117,340 miles
  • 2012 – 106,902 miles
  • 2011 – 95,546 miles
  • 2010 – 76,679 miles
  • 2009 – 65,285 miles
  • 2008 – 55,066 miles
  • 2007 – 42,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,460 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,460 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    251,460 miles
    Test number
    272136466474
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail251,459 miles (+12,140)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,459 miles
    Test number
    466393902688
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass239,319 miles (+12,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    239,319 miles
    Test number
    376039677149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass227,087 miles (+11,689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    227,087 miles
    Test number
    257619717540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass215,398 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    215,398 miles
    Test number
    822720414914
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Fail215,397 miles (+13,389)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,397 miles
    Test number
    743215087991
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass202,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    202,008 miles
    Test number
    415261093757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail202,008 miles (+12,242)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,008 miles
    Test number
    441214616609
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass189,766 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,766 miles
    Test number
    960044263705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail189,705 miles (+10,015)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,705 miles
    Test number
    260104733862
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass179,690 miles (+16,428)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    179,690 miles
    Test number
    467416615981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass163,262 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    163,262 miles
    Test number
    252093044454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,027 miles (+9,625)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    158,027 miles
    Test number
    643265572815
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust in poor condition
  14. Pass148,402 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    629773529813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated
  15. Fail148,402 miles (+11,059)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    100644724231
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer deteriorated
  16. Pass137,343 miles (+10,382)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    696590422489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust in poor condition
  17. Pass126,961 miles (+9,621)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,961 miles
    Test number
    115470614362
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust section in poor external condition
  18. Pass117,340 miles (+10,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,340 miles
    Test number
    687362613358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,902 miles (+11,356)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,902 miles
    Test number
    845284402393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust section corroded
    • NoteFront numberplate deteriorating
    • NoteRear numberplate deteriorating
  20. Pass95,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,546 miles
    Test number
    998403711361
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Fail95,546 miles (+18,867)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,546 miles
    Test number
    429983111363
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass76,679 miles (+11,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    632224900084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass65,285 miles (+10,219)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,285 miles
    Test number
    472482109027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,066 miles (+12,656)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    180003108494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,410 miles
    Test number
    492024307005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T55 JPE

Does T55 JPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 JPE is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 JPE?
The MOT on T55 JPE is valid until 29 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 JPE done?
T55 JPE was recorded at 251,460 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 11,010 miles a year.
Has T55 JPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 JPE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 JPE 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 JPE find?
T55 JPE passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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