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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 GXKMOT history

T5 GXK is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 6 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,564 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GXK was last recorded at 103,564 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,612 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,952 miles
Average per year
6,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,564 miles
  • 2025 – 99,612 miles
  • 2024 – 94,149 miles
  • 2023 – 89,721 miles
  • 2021 – 79,574 miles
  • 2020 – 73,431 miles
  • 2019 – 66,087 miles
  • 2018 – 57,395 miles
  • 2017 – 47,770 miles
  • 2015 – 35,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,564 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,564 miles (+3,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    283828714218
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass99,612 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    604596585183
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Fail99,612 miles (+5,463)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,612 miles
    Test number
    504463841616
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also on legal limit 1.6mm - 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Pass94,149 miles (+4,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    94,149 miles
    Test number
    170028378200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass89,721 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    735515059431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,574 miles (+6,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    465001075895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass73,431 miles (+7,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    596750670410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass66,087 miles (+8,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    526053685217
    • 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))
  9. Pass57,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    186656760616
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Fail57,395 miles (+9,625)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    705568803749
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil at min
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded/flapping
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre at 3mm
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat and worn on outer edge
  11. Pass47,770 miles (+12,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,770 miles
    Test number
    393619426481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread at 3mm
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  12. Pass35,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,243 miles
    Test number
    236408617894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 GXK

Does T5 GXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GXK is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 GXK?
The MOT on T5 GXK is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GXK done?
T5 GXK was recorded at 103,564 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,612 miles a year.
Has T5 GXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GXK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 GXK 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 GXK find?
T5 GXK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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