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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,370 cc

T55 RJEMOT history

T55 RJE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 354,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
354,029 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 RJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 RJE was last recorded at 354,029 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
350,594 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,435 miles
Average per year
15,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 354,029 miles
  • 2025 – 350,594 miles
  • 2024 – 346,270 miles
  • 2023 – 339,974 miles
  • 2022 – 326,818 miles
  • 2020 – 296,793 miles
  • 2019 – 271,457 miles
  • 2018 – 246,252 miles
  • 2017 – 201,206 miles
  • 2015 – 156,705 miles
  • 2013 – 145,877 miles
  • 2012 – 139,230 miles
  • 2011 – 130,634 miles
  • 2010 – 120,141 miles
  • 2009 – 108,251 miles
  • 2008 – 87,148 miles
  • 2007 – 70,768 miles
  • 2006 – 51,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass354,029 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear load floor holed and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass354,029 miles (+3,435)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    354,029 miles
    Test number
    177045942980
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass350,594 miles (+4,324)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    350,594 miles
    Test number
    152551952371
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass346,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    346,270 miles
    Test number
    367462746241
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear load floor holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail346,270 miles (+6,296)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    346,270 miles
    Test number
    344737016021
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Locating peg damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear load floor holed and corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass339,974 miles (+13,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    339,974 miles
    Test number
    961265738287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass326,818 miles (+30,025)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    326,818 miles
    Test number
    598912143279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass296,793 miles (+25,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    296,793 miles
    Test number
    567005174483
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass271,457 miles (+25,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    271,457 miles
    Test number
    323456693791
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass246,252 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    246,252 miles
    Test number
    234895881576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail246,249 miles (+45,043)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,249 miles
    Test number
    689238582933
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass201,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    201,206 miles
    Test number
    662054875256
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail201,194 miles (+44,489)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,194 miles
    Test number
    613037492856
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass156,705 miles (+5,735)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,705 miles
    Test number
    516372638454
    • Advisory3 child seats fitted rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront both inner arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUbcc

  14. Pass150,970 miles (+5,093)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    150,970 miles
    Test number
    128243305446
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass145,877 miles (+6,647)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    145,877 miles
    Test number
    359929833373
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass139,230 miles (+8,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    148182642381
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass130,634 miles (+10,493)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    465524051303
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAuxilary belt worn

  18. Pass120,141 miles (+11,890)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    120,141 miles
    Test number
    321258040395
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight N/S/F brake bind

  19. Pass108,251 miles (+21,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,251 miles
    Test number
    720283469360
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass87,148 miles (+16,380)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    87,148 miles
    Test number
    194909938259
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Pass70,768 miles (+19,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    70,768 miles
    Test number
    420042737210
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass51,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,271 miles
    Test number
    331210836148
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints

Questions about T55 RJE

Does T55 RJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RJE is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 RJE?
The MOT on T55 RJE is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 RJE done?
T55 RJE was recorded at 354,029 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 15,179 miles a year.
Has T55 RJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 RJE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 RJE 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 RJE find?
T55 RJE passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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