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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 FVSMOT history

T5 FVS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 275,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
275,758 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FVS was last recorded at 275,758 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,757 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,758 miles
  • 2025 – 272,571 miles
  • 2024 – 268,173 miles
  • 2023 – 263,752 miles
  • 2022 – 258,378 miles
  • 2021 – 253,699 miles
  • 2020 – 252,699 miles
  • 2019 – 249,108 miles
  • 2018 – 247,163 miles
  • 2016 – 233,021 miles
  • 2015 – 222,431 miles
  • 2014 – 220,914 miles
  • 2013 – 217,091 miles
  • 2012 – 203,492 miles
  • 2011 – 148,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,758 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • BOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS JUST IN .......

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • CORROSION PRESENT TO ALL DISC BRAKES ...............

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,758 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    275,758 miles
    Test number
    171019207925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail275,757 miles (+3,186)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,757 miles
    Test number
    790023781252
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass272,571 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    272,571 miles
    Test number
    796519077289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail272,565 miles (+4,392)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,565 miles
    Test number
    336395205002
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass268,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    268,173 miles
    Test number
    354032246146
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail268,173 miles (+4,421)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,173 miles
    Test number
    417349549877
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass263,752 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    263,752 miles
    Test number
    803535037095
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail263,752 miles (+95)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,752 miles
    Test number
    261432251543
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail263,657 miles (+5,279)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,657 miles
    Test number
    358404755892
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass258,378 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    258,378 miles
    Test number
    669156387485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass253,699 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    253,699 miles
    Test number
    547994502326
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS JUST IN .......
    • AdvisoryCORROSION PRESENT TO ALL DISC BRAKES ...............

  12. Fail253,696 miles (+997)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,696 miles
    Test number
    638399463915
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKE HOSE ............. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMPS BEAM PATTERNS JUST IN .......
    • AdvisoryCORROSION PRESENT TO ALL DISC BRAKES ...............

  13. Pass252,699 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    252,699 miles
    Test number
    853730749718
    • AdvisoryREAR DISCS WORN ..............

  14. Fail252,693 miles (+3,585)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,693 miles
    Test number
    344938604560
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT & REAR SPACING INCORRECT .... (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryREAR DISCS WORN ..............

  15. Pass249,108 miles (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    249,108 miles
    Test number
    376987361255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass247,163 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    247,163 miles
    Test number
    765847494738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail247,162 miles (+14,141)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,162 miles
    Test number
    444921070135
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass233,021 miles (+10,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    233,021 miles
    Test number
    770105247533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass222,431 miles (+1,517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    222,431 miles
    Test number
    265706645195
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted

  20. Pass220,914 miles (+3,823)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    220,914 miles
    Test number
    246566034473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAppears to be advanced wear in engine stabilizer mounting
    • NoteFront shockers feel slightly weak

  21. Pass217,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    217,091 miles
    Test number
    766284913156
    • NoteFront Shock Absorber On Nearside Weak

  22. Fail217,090 miles (+13,598)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,090 miles
    Test number
    188254513168
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront Shock Absorber On Nearside Weak

  23. Pass203,492 miles (+55,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    203,492 miles
    Test number
    165331302185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass148,433 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    148,433 miles
    Test number
    998358101123
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about T5 FVS

Does T5 FVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FVS is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FVS?
The MOT on T5 FVS is valid until 8 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 FVS done?
T5 FVS was recorded at 275,758 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 8,408 miles a year.
Has T5 FVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FVS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 FVS 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 FVS find?
T5 FVS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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