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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T55 VWRMOT history

T55 VWR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 13 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
162,452 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 VWR
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
13 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 VWR was last recorded at 162,452 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 6,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,514 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,938 miles
Average per year
6,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,452 miles
  • 2024 – 155,514 miles
  • 2023 – 148,257 miles
  • 2022 – 143,468 miles
  • 2021 – 138,175 miles
  • 2020 – 135,205 miles
  • 2019 – 134,841 miles
  • 2018 – 132,236 miles
  • 2017 – 128,283 miles
  • 2016 – 124,264 miles
  • 2015 – 121,180 miles
  • 2014 – 113,236 miles
  • 2013 – 107,392 miles
  • 2012 – 100,161 miles
  • 2011 – 90,923 miles
  • 2010 – 81,110 miles
  • 2009 – 70,422 miles
  • 2008 – 62,404 miles
  • 2007 – 53,746 miles
  • 2006 – 34,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,452 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,452 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,452 miles
    Test number
    223448839520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,514 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,514 miles
    Test number
    934028423755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,257 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    706834270870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail148,257 miles (+4,789)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    832699845840
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass143,468 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,468 miles
    Test number
    125922665477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail143,464 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,464 miles
    Test number
    410307838161
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    557262671135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail138,175 miles (+2,970)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    204264104902
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,205 miles (+364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,205 miles
    Test number
    691307120856
    • AdvisoryN/S Track rod end dust cover deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Anti roll bar mounting bush worn.
    • AdvisoryO/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

  10. Pass134,841 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,841 miles
    Test number
    239423591611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,236 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,236 miles
    Test number
    879027883323
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail132,236 miles (+3,953)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,236 miles
    Test number
    376049009824
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding Door (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass128,283 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    624804178727
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats, unable to fully check seat belts

  14. Pass124,264 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,264 miles
    Test number
    978264497693
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail124,246 miles (+3,066)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    130643379024
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass121,180 miles (+6)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    495649915208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail121,174 miles (+7,938)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,174 miles
    Test number
    486686115267
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass113,236 miles (+5,844)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    113,236 miles
    Test number
    357639204263
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass107,392 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    218902133229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail107,392 miles (+7,231)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    257232433276
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass100,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    815304432202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,161 miles (+9,238)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    275989622213
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass90,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    878240221219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,923 miles (+9,813)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    999025511258
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass81,110 miles (+10,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,110 miles
    Test number
    880534120263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,422 miles (+8,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    263693129216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    380279018408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,404 miles (+8,658)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    924137818252
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass53,746 miles (+19,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    952102747230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    962206136144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 VWR

Does T55 VWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 VWR expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 VWR?
The MOT on T55 VWR expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 VWR done?
T55 VWR was recorded at 162,452 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 6,593 miles a year.
Has T55 VWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 VWR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 VWR 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 VWR find?
T55 VWR passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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