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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 JLXMOT history

T5 JLX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2027
Mileage
161,567 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 JLX
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
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 JLX was last recorded at 161,567 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,305 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,262 miles
Average per year
7,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,567 miles
  • 2025 – 156,305 miles
  • 2024 – 151,381 miles
  • 2023 – 145,514 miles
  • 2022 – 137,870 miles
  • 2021 – 131,610 miles
  • 2020 – 125,833 miles
  • 2019 – 117,886 miles
  • 2018 – 107,783 miles
  • 2017 – 97,888 miles
  • 2016 – 90,329 miles
  • 2015 – 83,584 miles
  • 2014 – 76,270 miles
  • 2013 – 66,804 miles
  • 2012 – 55,147 miles
  • 2011 – 48,099 miles
  • 2010 – 39,577 miles
  • 2009 – 30,106 miles
  • 2008 – 20,349 miles
  • 2007 – 13,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Rear light cluster cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front fog lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Tailgate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw / repairable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre slightly fouling engine undertray on full lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    161,567 miles
    Test number
    833154416283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail161,567 miles (+5,262)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,567 miles
    Test number
    279221994320
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass156,305 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    156,305 miles
    Test number
    501224553450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,305 miles (+4,924)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,305 miles
    Test number
    838693345625
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,381 miles (+5,867)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    254282118827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,514 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,514 miles
    Test number
    299649674596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryTailgate damaged

  7. Fail145,454 miles (+7,584)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,454 miles
    Test number
    707770419767
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryTailgate damaged

  8. Pass137,870 miles (+6,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,870 miles
    Test number
    948253354083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass131,610 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,610 miles
    Test number
    102927519394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre screw / repairable
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly fouling engine undertray on full lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail131,609 miles (+5,776)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,609 miles
    Test number
    264957667439
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre screw / repairable
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly fouling engine undertray on full lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass125,833 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    439345176662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,886 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,886 miles
    Test number
    171738194748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,783 miles (+9,895)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    160193724034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,888 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,888 miles
    Test number
    738449424023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,329 miles (+6,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    178135737239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  16. Pass83,584 miles (+7,314)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,584 miles
    Test number
    429070775164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  17. Fail76,270 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    206747074155
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust back box in poor condition
    • NoteExhaust centre box outer skin corroded

  18. Pass76,270 miles (+9,466)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,270 miles
    Test number
    925857674164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust back box in poor condition
    • NoteExhaust centre box outer skin corroded

  19. Pass66,804 miles (+11,657)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,804 miles
    Test number
    627833503218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust rear box outer skin corroded

  20. Pass55,147 miles (+7,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    396011582135
    • NoteBoth Front Dush Covers On Shockers Insecre

  21. Pass48,099 miles (+8,522)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,099 miles
    Test number
    848572381165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    123778580113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,577 miles (+9,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    412588180108
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass30,106 miles (+9,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,106 miles
    Test number
    272481889494
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,349 miles (+7,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    200191298163
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  26. Pass13,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,327 miles
    Test number
    461736107238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 JLX

Does T5 JLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 JLX is valid until 6 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 JLX?
The MOT on T5 JLX is valid until 6 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 JLX done?
T5 JLX was recorded at 161,567 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,717 miles a year.
Has T5 JLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 JLX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 JLX 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 JLX find?
T5 JLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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