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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T5 BGKMOT history

T5 BGK is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,881 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BGK was last recorded at 181,881 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,964 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,917 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,881 miles
  • 2025 – 175,964 miles
  • 2024 – 165,783 miles
  • 2023 – 152,206 miles
  • 2022 – 140,705 miles
  • 2021 – 130,973 miles
  • 2020 – 125,548 miles
  • 2019 – 112,765 miles
  • 2018 – 102,389 miles
  • 2017 – 92,867 miles
  • 2016 – 85,914 miles
  • 2015 – 83,339 miles
  • 2014 – 79,197 miles
  • 2013 – 74,022 miles
  • 2012 – 69,653 miles
  • 2011 – 65,020 miles
  • 2010 – 60,456 miles
  • 2009 – 54,634 miles
  • 2008 – 47,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,881 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,881 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,881 miles
    Test number
    497095757504
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,879 miles (+5,915)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,879 miles
    Test number
    842953515804
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,964 miles (+10,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,964 miles
    Test number
    965041638691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,783 miles
    Test number
    480661865501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,783 miles (+13,577)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,783 miles
    Test number
    850728068774
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,206 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,206 miles
    Test number
    941626744889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,705 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,705 miles
    Test number
    584929060427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,973 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,973 miles
    Test number
    554610159509
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail130,854 miles (+5,306)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    150498268902
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted to nearside and offside rear seats
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded but no leaks

  10. Pass125,548 miles4 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    301600929268
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail125,548 miles (+12,783)1 repaired4 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,548 miles
    Test number
    280270179774
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass112,765 miles (+10,376)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,765 miles
    Test number
    609833752119
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked due seats folded and load area full

  13. Pass102,389 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    714854762761
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail102,382 miles (+9,515)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,382 miles
    Test number
    545493604916
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass92,867 miles (+6,953)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    675077395919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,914 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    236297824719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,339 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,339 miles
    Test number
    899991965041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,197 miles (+5,175)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,197 miles
    Test number
    786169364080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  19. Pass74,022 miles (+4,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    105316753096
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass69,653 miles (+4,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    899114252094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,020 miles (+4,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    898482551022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,456 miles (+5,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    753747250046
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  23. Pass54,634 miles (+6,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,634 miles
    Test number
    651015459095
    • NoteUnderbody covers fitted

  24. Pass47,701 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,701 miles
    Test number
    290759958055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

Questions about T5 BGK

Does T5 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BGK is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BGK?
The MOT on T5 BGK is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BGK done?
T5 BGK was recorded at 181,881 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has T5 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BGK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 BGK 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 BGK find?
T5 BGK passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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