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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 DDVMOT history

T5 DDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 318,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
318,107 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DDV was last recorded at 318,107 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,644 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,463 miles
Average per year
9,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 318,107 miles
  • 2024 – 314,644 miles
  • 2023 – 310,576 miles
  • 2022 – 308,556 miles
  • 2021 – 306,025 miles
  • 2020 – 305,202 miles
  • 2019 – 300,981 miles
  • 2018 – 298,221 miles
  • 2017 – 290,566 miles
  • 2016 – 285,877 miles
  • 2015 – 282,613 miles
  • 2014 – 279,725 miles
  • 2013 – 274,926 miles
  • 2012 – 259,296 miles
  • 2011 – 234,972 miles
  • 2010 – 210,535 miles
  • 2009 – 185,280 miles
  • 2008 – 163,075 miles
  • 2007 – 138,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass318,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam light intensity reduced
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front wiper starting to split on ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass318,107 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    318,107 miles
    Test number
    788819981823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail318,107 miles (+3,463)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,107 miles
    Test number
    829897947531
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play creak on steering lock to lock (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass314,644 miles (+4,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    314,644 miles
    Test number
    709699283894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front dip beam intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass310,576 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    310,576 miles
    Test number
    114473381365
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail310,576 miles (+2,020)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,576 miles
    Test number
    295783755348
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush's have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass308,556 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    308,556 miles
    Test number
    501195190773
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail308,556 miles (+2,531)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,556 miles
    Test number
    394371306750
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass306,025 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    306,025 miles
    Test number
    842376657035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail306,022 miles (+820)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,022 miles
    Test number
    760695077155
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement hand brake (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake on caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass305,202 miles (+4,221)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    305,202 miles
    Test number
    651791964949
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery under seat (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light doesn't illuminate
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes or anti roll bar worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass300,981 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    300,981 miles
    Test number
    169636655502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail300,979 miles (+2,758)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,979 miles
    Test number
    174775257007
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass298,221 miles (+7,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    298,221 miles
    Test number
    111494444202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre + rear silencers deteriorated, slight blow on rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, pas-pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass290,566 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    290,566 miles
    Test number
    603637504446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass285,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    285,877 miles
    Test number
    277985395603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to split on ends

  16. Fail285,877 miles (+3,264)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,877 miles
    Test number
    664925010092
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' mirror danglers (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to split on ends

  17. Pass282,613 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    282,613 miles
    Test number
    352186571857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass279,725 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    279,725 miles
    Test number
    765212324390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass274,926 miles (+15,630)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    274,926 miles
    Test number
    156573423305
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass259,296 miles (+24,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    259,296 miles
    Test number
    979838622323
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass234,972 miles (+24,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    234,972 miles
    Test number
    407495421411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass210,535 miles (+25,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    210,535 miles
    Test number
    300695490246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass185,280 miles (+461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    185,280 miles
    Test number
    330718949473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail184,819 miles (+21,744)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,819 miles
    Test number
    342500449478
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass163,075 miles (+24,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    163,075 miles
    Test number
    994226348276
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass138,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    223766877194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,120 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,120 miles
    Test number
    492030677145
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T5 DDV

Does T5 DDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DDV is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 DDV?
The MOT on T5 DDV is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DDV done?
T5 DDV was recorded at 318,107 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,751 miles a year.
Has T5 DDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DDV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 DDV 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 DDV find?
T5 DDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front dip beam light intensity reduced; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; oil leak, but not excessive quite bad.

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