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Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T55 SDLMOT history

T55 SDL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,911 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 SDL was last recorded at 152,911 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,911 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,911 miles
  • 2024 – 149,839 miles
  • 2023 – 146,538 miles
  • 2022 – 142,302 miles
  • 2021 – 137,525 miles
  • 2020 – 132,983 miles
  • 2019 – 126,438 miles
  • 2018 – 115,316 miles
  • 2017 – 104,026 miles
  • 2016 – 95,058 miles
  • 2015 – 85,375 miles
  • 2013 – 81,771 miles
  • 2012 – 72,352 miles
  • 2011 – 61,084 miles
  • 2010 – 51,683 miles
  • 2009 – 41,310 miles
  • 2008 – 31,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,911 miles
    Test number
    389710478476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail152,911 miles (+3,072)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,911 miles
    Test number
    631761147686
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,839 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,839 miles
    Test number
    648542844078
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail149,839 miles (+3,301)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,839 miles
    Test number
    703731111530
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass146,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,538 miles
    Test number
    774483343889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,538 miles (+4,236)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,538 miles
    Test number
    242788853337
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass142,302 miles (+4,777)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,302 miles
    Test number
    523768870327
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,525 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,525 miles
    Test number
    796988607026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,983 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,983 miles
    Test number
    307335764396
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail132,982 miles (+6,544)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,982 miles
    Test number
    702916514795
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass126,438 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,438 miles
    Test number
    400289370069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    215217308928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,316 miles (+11,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,316 miles
    Test number
    352911245246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass104,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    192332449726
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  15. Fail104,026 miles (+8,968)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,026 miles
    Test number
    371629837954
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  16. Pass95,058 miles (+9,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,058 miles
    Test number
    175780226080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing

  17. Pass85,375 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    504337469322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    238703915088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail84,778 miles (+3,007)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    758703815008
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,771 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    398142063257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,352 miles
    Test number
    347563082439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,349 miles (+11,265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,349 miles
    Test number
    518653582269
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass61,084 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    319510421420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,078 miles (+9,395)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    488737611221
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass51,683 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,683 miles
    Test number
    892268510281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,310 miles (+10,145)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    340478709435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,165 miles
    Test number
    702833118256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 SDL

Does T55 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 SDL is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 SDL?
The MOT on T55 SDL is valid until 16 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 SDL done?
T55 SDL was recorded at 152,911 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,044 miles a year.
Has T55 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 SDL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 SDL 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 SDL find?
T55 SDL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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