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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 ETLMOT history

T5 ETL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
124,338 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 ETL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 ETL was last recorded at 124,338 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 1,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,296 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,042 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,338 miles
  • 2025 – 123,296 miles
  • 2024 – 118,034 miles
  • 2023 – 110,086 miles
  • 2022 – 103,572 miles
  • 2021 – 97,671 miles
  • 2020 – 91,401 miles
  • 2019 – 83,644 miles
  • 2018 – 75,477 miles
  • 2017 – 68,646 miles
  • 2016 – 63,025 miles
  • 2015 – 54,983 miles
  • 2014 – 46,579 miles
  • 2013 – 42,020 miles
  • 2012 – 36,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,338 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust pipe silencer surface rust outer layer

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,338 miles (+1,042)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    124,338 miles
    Test number
    608786943962
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust pipe silencer surface rust outer layer

  2. Pass123,296 miles (+5,262)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,296 miles
    Test number
    308781533059
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass118,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    527675340919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,034 miles (+7,948)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    642442550714
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    751976001686
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Fail110,086 miles (+6,514)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    714318924474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Pass103,572 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,572 miles
    Test number
    412751536947
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  8. Fail103,570 miles (+5,899)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,570 miles
    Test number
    463983784152
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  9. Pass97,671 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    822866313319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,401 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    830222523490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,644 miles (+8,167)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,644 miles
    Test number
    409476119982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield in poor condition

  12. Pass75,477 miles (+6,831)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,477 miles
    Test number
    691086752233
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded throughout

  13. Pass68,646 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,646 miles
    Test number
    648624802527
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

  14. Fail68,645 miles (+5,620)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    477001249831
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure pad material separated from backing (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

  15. Pass63,025 miles (+8,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,025 miles
    Test number
    277448170947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass54,983 miles (+8,404)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    902749776131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,579 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,579 miles
    Test number
    145938444231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,020 miles (+5,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    565242263205
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass36,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,553 miles
    Test number
    696106752208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 ETL

Does T5 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 ETL is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 ETL?
The MOT on T5 ETL is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 ETL done?
T5 ETL was recorded at 124,338 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has T5 ETL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 ETL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 ETL 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 ETL find?
T5 ETL passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust pipe silencer surface rust outer layer.

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