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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 FAPMOT history

T5 FAP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 23 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 203,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
203,110 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FAP
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
23 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FAP was last recorded at 203,110 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,110 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,110 miles
  • 2024 – 189,345 miles
  • 2023 – 174,342 miles
  • 2022 – 159,163 miles
  • 2021 – 142,562 miles
  • 2020 – 124,957 miles
  • 2019 – 104,712 miles
  • 2018 – 87,721 miles
  • 2017 – 83,217 miles
  • 2016 – 73,059 miles
  • 2014 – 55,425 miles
  • 2013 – 43,886 miles
  • 2011 – 37,126 miles
  • 2010 – 33,464 miles
  • 2009 – 30,027 miles
  • 2008 – 25,672 miles
  • 2007 – 20,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    203,110 miles
    Test number
    879539655940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail203,110 miles (+13,765)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,110 miles
    Test number
    345553715280
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass189,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    189,345 miles
    Test number
    851905726322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail189,345 miles (+15,003)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,345 miles
    Test number
    788994450594
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass174,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,342 miles
    Test number
    153055074402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,342 miles (+15,179)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,342 miles
    Test number
    240229561919
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass159,163 miles (+16,601)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,163 miles
    Test number
    355325839700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,562 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,562 miles
    Test number
    399591746962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,557 miles (+17,600)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,557 miles
    Test number
    179924778811
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter T damaged (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Plus reflector burnt (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high lamp reflector burnt (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,957 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    656519886217
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Fail124,956 miles (+20,244)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,956 miles
    Test number
    353190494242
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner and outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass104,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,712 miles
    Test number
    922923299777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail104,712 miles (+16,991)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,712 miles
    Test number
    743387785710
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth centre and rear exhaust sections are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass87,721 miles (+4,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    87,721 miles
    Test number
    250805502959
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated

  15. Pass83,217 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,217 miles
    Test number
    556906630262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear tyre getting close to legal limit

  16. Fail83,216 miles (+10,157)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    182709182231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  17. Pass73,059 miles (+17,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    678886295133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front nail in tyre

  18. Pass55,425 miles (+9,136)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,425 miles
    Test number
    158678554335
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail46,289 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    335032334068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear door trim adrift -difficulty open ing and closing door
    • NoteUnderbody panels damaged offside front

  20. Pass46,289 miles (+2,403)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    677022734055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear door trim adrift -difficulty open ing and closing door
    • NoteUnderbody panels damaged offside front

  21. Pass43,886 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    276599723039
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Fail43,886 miles (+6,760)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    556749923037
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  23. Pass37,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    555630041355
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Fail37,126 miles (+3,662)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,126 miles
    Test number
    847760741350
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass33,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    961993740310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,464 miles (+3,437)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,464 miles
    Test number
    854081740360
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,027 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,027 miles
    Test number
    102938639229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,672 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,672 miles
    Test number
    180746948289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    241296457169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 FAP

Does T5 FAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FAP is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 FAP?
The MOT on T5 FAP is valid until 4 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 FAP done?
T5 FAP was recorded at 203,110 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 9,880 miles a year.
Has T5 FAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FAP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 FAP 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 FAP find?
T5 FAP passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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