Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T55 RPJMOT history
T55 RPJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 159,475 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,882 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 RPJ
- 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
- 12 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 RPJ was last recorded at 159,475 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,462 miles · 17 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,882 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,475 miles
- 2025 – 158,084 miles
- 2024 – 158,045 miles
- 2023 – 156,006 miles
- 2022 – 153,696 miles
- 2021 – 152,367 miles
- 2020 – 148,838 miles
- 2019 – 148,490 miles
- 2018 – 145,997 miles
- 2016 – 141,507 miles
- 2015 – 138,469 miles
- 2014 – 135,441 miles
- 2013 – 130,569 miles
- 2012 – 127,140 miles
- 2011 – 122,856 miles
- 2010 – 113,484 miles
- 2009 – 105,196 miles
- 2007 – 99,024 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,475 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,475 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 159,475 miles
- Test number
- 774245366952
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail159,462 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,462 miles
- Test number
- 558235119119
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,084 miles (+39)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 158,084 miles
- Test number
- 955579329985
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail158,045 miles (+2,039)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,045 miles
- Test number
- 702711459055
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,006 miles (+2,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 156,006 miles
- Test number
- 540872072087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,696 miles (+1,329)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,696 miles
- Test number
- 758338080370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,367 miles (+3,529)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 152,367 miles
- Test number
- 926303305999
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass148,838 miles (+348)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 148,838 miles
- Test number
- 590949040471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,490 miles (+2,454)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 148,490 miles
- Test number
- 359611387476
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the one connected to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Pass146,036 miles (+39)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 146,036 miles
- Test number
- 897242675259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Fail145,997 miles (+2,611)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,997 miles
- Test number
- 145425457201
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Pass143,386 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 143,386 miles
- Test number
- 543425633803
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Pass141,507 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 141,507 miles
- Test number
- 555750226151
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)
Pass138,469 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 138,469 miles
- Test number
- 615844624477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,441 miles (+53)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 135,441 miles
- Test number
- 325139544435
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail135,388 miles (+4,819)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,388 miles
- Test number
- 475180644223
- FailureRear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass130,569 miles (+3,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 130,569 miles
- Test number
- 109837283119
- 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)
Pass127,140 miles (+4,284)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 127,140 miles
- Test number
- 366927682106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,856 miles (+9,372)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 122,856 miles
- Test number
- 306238371182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,484 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 113,484 miles
- Test number
- 154976410146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,483 miles (+8,287)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,483 miles
- Test number
- 101820410153
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass105,196 miles (+6,172)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 105,196 miles
- Test number
- 341637619006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,024 miles (+13,397)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 99,024 miles
- Test number
- 343687347342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 85,627 miles
- Test number
- 194422817424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 RPJ
- Does T55 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 RPJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 RPJ?
- The MOT on T55 RPJ is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 RPJ done?
- T55 RPJ was recorded at 159,475 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
- Has T55 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 RPJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 RPJ 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 RPJ find?
- T55 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, and 1 more.
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