Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 EBUMOT history
T5 EBU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 11 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 303,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 303,381 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,669 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 EBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 EBU was last recorded at 303,381 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Mar 2011: 163,781 miles, lower than 163,791 miles on 9 Mar 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 303,014 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 367 miles
- Average per year
- 10,669 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 303,381 miles
- 2023 – 287,457 miles
- 2022 – 276,667 miles
- 2021 – 270,526 miles
- 2019 – 252,475 miles
- 2018 – 237,047 miles
- 2017 – 220,797 miles
- 2016 – 211,587 miles
- 2015 – 198,772 miles
- 2014 – 188,390 miles
- 2013 – 180,789 miles
- 2012 – 174,359 miles
- 2011 – 163,781 miles
- 2010 – 153,582 miles
- 2009 – 135,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass303,381 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear reflector missing
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass303,381 miles (+367)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 303,381 miles
- Test number
- 492022889448
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail303,014 miles (+111)3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 303,014 miles
- Test number
- 654828591642
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. CUSTOMER SHOWED EVIDENCE OF FILTER BEING CLEANED (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail302,903 miles (+5,221)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,903 miles
- Test number
- 985103779539
- MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working vehicle pre 1st September 2009
Fail297,682 miles (+10,225)4 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 297,682 miles
- Test number
- 237451936572
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed DMF likely to fail upon revving of engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass287,457 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 287,457 miles
- Test number
- 155740905165
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail287,457 miles (+10,790)1 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,457 miles
- Test number
- 344514109261
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Undernearth vehicle (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass276,667 miles (+6,141)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 276,667 miles
- Test number
- 370543186948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass270,526 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 270,526 miles
- Test number
- 251669561955
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust casining deteriated
Fail270,526 miles (+18,051)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,526 miles
- Test number
- 410150568590
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust casining deteriated
Pass252,475 miles (+15,428)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 252,475 miles
- Test number
- 684207647174
- DangerousGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,047 miles (+16,250)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 237,047 miles
- Test number
- 884117541676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,797 miles (+9,210)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 220,797 miles
- Test number
- 411633217457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,587 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 211,587 miles
- Test number
- 688881516951
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail211,563 miles (+12,791)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,563 miles
- Test number
- 792062706955
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail198,772 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,772 miles
- Test number
- 349843695065
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass198,772 miles (+10,382)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 198,772 miles
- Test number
- 678773695095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,390 miles (+7,601)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 188,390 miles
- Test number
- 296520194093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 180,789 miles
- Test number
- 569463473090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,789 miles (+6,430)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,789 miles
- Test number
- 198263773408
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass174,359 miles (+10,578)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 174,359 miles
- Test number
- 587560772030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,781 miles (-10)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 163,781 miles
- Test number
- 968430871088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,791 miles (+10,209)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,791 miles
- Test number
- 118258461015
- DangerousNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass153,582 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 153,582 miles
- Test number
- 820330250043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,482 miles (+18,031)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,482 miles
- Test number
- 451917940073
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass135,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 135,451 miles
- Test number
- 790545259051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 EBU
- Does T5 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 EBU expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 EBU?
- The MOT on T5 EBU expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 EBU done?
- T5 EBU was recorded at 303,381 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 10,669 miles a year.
- Has T5 EBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 EBU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 EBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 EBU find?
- T5 EBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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