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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 FJXMOT history

T5 FJX is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,374 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FJX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FJX was last recorded at 123,374 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 3,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,767 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,607 miles
Average per year
5,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,374 miles
  • 2024 – 119,767 miles
  • 2023 – 115,867 miles
  • 2022 – 115,129 miles
  • 2021 – 113,895 miles
  • 2020 – 112,992 miles
  • 2019 – 110,704 miles
  • 2018 – 108,546 miles
  • 2017 – 105,244 miles
  • 2016 – 102,272 miles
  • 2015 – 97,365 miles
  • 2014 – 88,977 miles
  • 2013 – 78,988 miles
  • 2012 – 68,835 miles
  • 2011 – 55,745 miles
  • 2010 – 42,138 miles
  • 2008 – 30,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,374 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,374 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    994273617545
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass119,767 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,767 miles
    Test number
    222500706763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,867 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,867 miles
    Test number
    852886515695
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,857 miles (+728)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,857 miles
    Test number
    463241405980
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,129 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,129 miles
    Test number
    364474881111
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged

  6. Fail115,082 miles (+1,187)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,082 miles
    Test number
    394874557224
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,895 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,895 miles
    Test number
    344741403800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail113,838 miles (+846)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    404765490113
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured & Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass112,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    953139377821
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail112,992 miles (+2,288)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    494805124687
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,704 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,704 miles
    Test number
    963746757365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,546 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    108,546 miles
    Test number
    755643935722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail108,542 miles (+3,298)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,542 miles
    Test number
    931381039959
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass105,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    929762399969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,244 miles (+2,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    573902235378
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass102,272 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,272 miles
    Test number
    393459264524
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail102,257 miles (+4,892)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,257 miles
    Test number
    347258642751
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass97,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    187466065184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail97,365 miles (+8,388)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,365 miles
    Test number
    389490365100
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass88,977 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    157222274107
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and tail exh outer skinns poor
    • NoteRear shock covers corroded

  21. Fail88,977 miles (+9,989)1 dangerous5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    907152874186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre and tail exh outer skinns poor
    • NoteN/s/r tyre edges worn and perrishing
    • NoteRear shock covers corroded

  22. Pass78,988 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    258506963141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED.FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERSIHED.
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED.

  23. Fail78,987 miles (+10,152)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,987 miles
    Test number
    215196363444
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED.FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES PERSIHED.
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED.

  24. Pass68,835 miles (+13,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    885947312171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass55,745 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,745 miles
    Test number
    775253471023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,615 miles (+13,477)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    907690471070
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,138 miles (+12,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    782666800052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,009 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,009 miles
    Test number
    712875508300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,996 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,996 miles
    Test number
    961951308369
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil needs topping up

Questions about T5 FJX

Does T5 FJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 FJX expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 FJX?
The MOT on T5 FJX expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 FJX done?
T5 FJX was recorded at 123,374 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
Has T5 FJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FJX has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 FJX 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 FJX find?
T5 FJX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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