Volkswagen Caravelle
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc
T5 BCYMOT history
T5 BCY is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 15 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,084 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 178,084 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,678 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T5 BCY was last recorded at 178,084 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,251 miles · 3 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,833 miles
- Average per year
- 10,678 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,084 miles
- 2025 – 172,251 miles
- 2024 – 160,852 miles
- 2023 – 149,472 miles
- 2022 – 141,067 miles
- 2021 – 131,591 miles
- 2020 – 118,544 miles
- 2019 – 108,394 miles
- 2018 – 97,432 miles
- 2017 – 85,419 miles
- 2016 – 74,861 miles
- 2015 – 63,773 miles
- 2014 – 50,234 miles
- 2013 – 36,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail178,084 miles
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Exhaust system rusted
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole but still preventing ingress at time of test
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Both outer sills rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail178,084 miles (+5,833)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,084 miles
- Test number
- 378310092049
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,251 miles (+11,399)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 172,251 miles
- Test number
- 435890448120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,852 miles (+11,380)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 160,852 miles
- Test number
- 493415484868
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
Pass149,472 miles (+8,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 149,472 miles
- Test number
- 345697111575
- AdvisoryExhaust central silencer corroded
Pass141,067 miles (+49)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 141,067 miles
- Test number
- 167149479688
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole but still preventing ingress at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail141,018 miles (+9,427)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,018 miles
- Test number
- 645687813697
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole but still preventing ingress at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass131,591 miles (+202)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 131,591 miles
- Test number
- 660707849858
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusted
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
Fail131,389 miles (+12,845)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,389 miles
- Test number
- 938734425678
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusted
- AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing an inspection of various components
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
Pass118,544 miles (+10,150)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 118,544 miles
- Test number
- 320299914674
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,394 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 108,394 miles
- Test number
- 440469179190
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail108,394 miles (+10,962)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,394 miles
- Test number
- 657139618475
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,432 miles (+86)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 97,432 miles
- Test number
- 290956127326
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
- AdvisoryFront lower ball joint boots lightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre aged and worn to 3mm
Fail97,346 miles (+11,927)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,346 miles
- Test number
- 679773334595
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
- AdvisoryFront lower ball joint boots lightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre aged and worn to 3mm
Pass85,419 miles (+10,558)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 85,419 miles
- Test number
- 926723782387
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust system heavily corroded
- AdvisoryRear coil spring upper coils heavily corroded
- AdvisorySlight play n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass74,861 miles (+11,088)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 74,861 miles
- Test number
- 637710128241
- AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components
- AdvisoryEngine oil level just above the minimum mark
- AdvisoryExhaust system very rusty
- AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm mounting bushes worn
- AdvisoryItems removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection
- AdvisoryRear road springs rusted
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers showing signs of reduced damping effort
Pass63,773 miles (+316)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 63,773 miles
- Test number
- 958975205237
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust system rusted
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
- NoteSpare tyre aged
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,457 miles (+13,223)1 failure5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,457 miles
- Test number
- 516036995130
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust system rusted
- NoteFront brake pads getting low
- NoteSpare tyre aged
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,234 miles (+14,201)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 50,234 miles
- Test number
- 966222674132
- NoteFront lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes worn and perished
- NoteFront tyres worn to 3mm within the tread area and 1.6mm on the tread shoulders
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on the tread shoulders
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,033 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,033 miles
- Test number
- 697671273150
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFront tyres worn to 2mm
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T5 BCY
- Does T5 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 BCY expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BCY?
- The MOT on T5 BCY expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 BCY done?
- T5 BCY was recorded at 178,084 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 10,678 miles a year.
- Has T5 BCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BCY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 BCY 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 T5 BCY find?
- T5 BCY failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear inner tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn, and 3 more.
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