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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T5 BURMOT history

T5 BUR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,279 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BUR was last recorded at 158,279 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,355 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,924 miles
Average per year
6,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,279 miles
  • 2024 – 154,355 miles
  • 2023 – 149,616 miles
  • 2022 – 146,539 miles
  • 2021 – 141,368 miles
  • 2020 – 133,197 miles
  • 2019 – 127,354 miles
  • 2018 – 118,948 miles
  • 2017 – 113,519 miles
  • 2016 – 104,737 miles
  • 2015 – 98,853 miles
  • 2014 – 93,510 miles
  • 2013 – 86,018 miles
  • 2012 – 77,162 miles
  • 2011 – 68,521 miles
  • 2010 – 63,062 miles
  • 2009 – 56,226 miles
  • 2008 – 47,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,279 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,279 miles
    Test number
    199011712775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,264 miles (+3,909)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,264 miles
    Test number
    924468233007
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass154,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    844336504616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail154,355 miles (+4,739)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,355 miles
    Test number
    884322672989
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass149,616 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,616 miles
    Test number
    476965727696
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail149,452 miles (+2,913)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,452 miles
    Test number
    661406008133
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between both flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between both flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,539 miles (+298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,539 miles
    Test number
    775903292655
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail146,241 miles (+4,873)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,241 miles
    Test number
    673251222523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended stop lights not working on towbar socket (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,368 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,368 miles
    Test number
    632398902286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail141,225 miles (+8,028)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,225 miles
    Test number
    885495299449
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Bulb (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass133,197 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,197 miles
    Test number
    724863906151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,354 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,354 miles
    Test number
    898414563035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,948 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,948 miles
    Test number
    115885319146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,947 miles (+5,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    606687347775
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass113,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,519 miles
    Test number
    407961775747
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail113,512 miles (+8,775)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,512 miles
    Test number
    148342643359
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass104,737 miles (+5,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,737 miles
    Test number
    590138325060
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush nearside and offside (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper worn

  18. Pass98,853 miles (+5,343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,853 miles
    Test number
    185005065402
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass93,510 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,510 miles
    Test number
    337955064099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,018 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    196625563436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,162 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,162 miles
    Test number
    365729052063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,521 miles (+5,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    318297661056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass63,062 miles (+6,836)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    291822360076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,226 miles (+9,183)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,226 miles
    Test number
    681555469007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    864994868046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BUR

Does T5 BUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BUR is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BUR?
The MOT on T5 BUR is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BUR done?
T5 BUR was recorded at 158,279 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
Has T5 BUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BUR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 BUR 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 BUR find?
T5 BUR passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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