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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 EFVMOT history

T5 EFV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,160 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 EFV
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
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 EFV was last recorded at 113,160 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,151 miles · 26 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,160 miles
  • 2025 – 106,014 miles
  • 2024 – 99,351 miles
  • 2023 – 94,819 miles
  • 2022 – 88,509 miles
  • 2021 – 80,061 miles
  • 2020 – 70,225 miles
  • 2019 – 63,139 miles
  • 2018 – 59,347 miles
  • 2017 – 55,886 miles
  • 2016 – 52,510 miles
  • 2015 – 50,192 miles
  • 2014 – 48,572 miles
  • 2013 – 46,639 miles
  • 2012 – 44,499 miles
  • 2011 – 40,721 miles
  • 2010 – 37,879 miles
  • 2009 – 34,820 miles
  • 2008 – 30,756 miles
  • 2007 – 23,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,160 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated and minor leak from joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,160 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    345689145221
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail113,151 miles (+7,137)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,151 miles
    Test number
    826925491251
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass106,014 miles (+6,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    106,014 miles
    Test number
    561495800910
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass99,351 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,351 miles
    Test number
    452772898727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint deteriorated and minor leak from joint

  5. Fail99,338 miles (+4,519)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,338 miles
    Test number
    644210732986
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front flexi joint deteriorated and minor leak from joint
    • AdvisorySlight lag from offside rear brake

  6. Pass94,819 miles (+6,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    899210906028
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass88,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    204069775363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail88,508 miles (+8,447)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,508 miles
    Test number
    207856370428
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass80,061 miles (+9,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    259883664452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass70,225 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,225 miles
    Test number
    973864839663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,139 miles (+3,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    63,139 miles
    Test number
    560916641583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass59,347 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,347 miles
    Test number
    369011344579
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between DPF and mid section at welded joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber weak - reduced damping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak - reduced damping

  13. Fail59,346 miles (+3,460)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    642165486011
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box not clamped to mid section (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between DPF and mid section at welded joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber weak - reduced damping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak - reduced damping

  14. Pass55,886 miles (+3,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,886 miles
    Test number
    235824596129
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp excessively corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine covers and under trays fitted

  15. Pass52,510 miles (+2,318)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    202099266664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine covers obscuring some components from view
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays obscuring some components from view

  16. Pass50,192 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,192 miles
    Test number
    170485595475
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to testing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  17. Fail50,192 miles (+1,620)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,192 miles
    Test number
    855024904492
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to testing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  18. Pass48,572 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    416871164237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust outer skins corroded

  19. Fail48,572 miles (+1,933)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    877410664203
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust outer skins corroded

  20. Pass46,639 miles (+2,140)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    847486053205
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass44,499 miles (+3,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,499 miles
    Test number
    919105672235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass40,721 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    355399161499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,879 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,879 miles
    Test number
    522273770292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,820 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,820 miles
    Test number
    114740989205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass30,756 miles (+7,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,756 miles
    Test number
    361623178421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,655 miles
    Test number
    870030097217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 EFV

Does T5 EFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 EFV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 EFV?
The MOT on T5 EFV is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 EFV done?
T5 EFV was recorded at 113,160 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,722 miles a year.
Has T5 EFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 EFV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 EFV 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 EFV find?
T5 EFV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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