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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T5 KMYMOT history

T5 KMY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
128,717 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KMY was last recorded at 128,717 miles on 21 May 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,683 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
4,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,717 miles
  • 2025 – 128,549 miles
  • 2024 – 128,103 miles
  • 2023 – 123,220 miles
  • 2022 – 122,899 miles
  • 2021 – 120,227 miles
  • 2020 – 119,739 miles
  • 2019 – 115,208 miles
  • 2018 – 106,469 miles
  • 2017 – 96,800 miles
  • 2015 – 92,583 miles
  • 2014 – 81,939 miles
  • 2013 – 73,608 miles
  • 2011 – 72,692 miles
  • 2010 – 62,167 miles
  • 2009 – 56,214 miles
  • 2007 – 43,182 miles
  • 2006 – 33,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central centre exhaust box second skin pealing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,717 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,717 miles
    Test number
    196413626413
    • 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))

  2. Fail128,683 miles (+134)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,683 miles
    Test number
    657425417461
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass128,549 miles (+446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,549 miles
    Test number
    944190336980
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass128,103 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,103 miles
    Test number
    870367683705
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail128,033 miles (+4,813)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,033 miles
    Test number
    156471048536
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,220 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    302128386685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear silencer outer skins deteriorating

  7. Pass122,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    776789696913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail122,899 miles (+2,672)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,899 miles
    Test number
    705879318996
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass120,227 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,227 miles
    Test number
    645275171866
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail120,227 miles (+488)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,227 miles
    Test number
    322190169250
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass119,739 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    812479203084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail119,739 miles (+4,531)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,739 miles
    Test number
    327637463995
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1st of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 1st hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to 2nd hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass115,208 miles (+11)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    115,208 miles
    Test number
    913772207381
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked not affecting vision (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust box second skin pealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dull

  14. Fail115,197 miles (+8,728)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    198212134474
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked not affecting vision (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust box second skin pealing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate light dull

  15. Pass106,469 miles (+1,015)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    941979725948
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers (both) secondary skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished with slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses plastic sleeve come away (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished with slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses plastic sleeve come away (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe, rear trailing arms and rear anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to do complete inspection

  16. Fail105,454 miles (+8,654)5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    510507991830
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Perished and cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cords expoosed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers (both) secondary skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished with slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses plastic sleeve come away (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished with slight movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to both hoses plastic sleeve come away (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides adversely worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front subframe, rear trailing arms and rear anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to do complete inspection

  17. Pass96,800 miles (+4,217)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    401358762462
    • AdvisoryCentral Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCenter silencer outer skin corroded and holed

  18. Pass92,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    123637972745
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust and power steerin g pipes getting corroded

  19. Fail92,583 miles (+6,055)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,583 miles
    Test number
    715243747121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust and power steerin g pipes getting corroded

  20. Pass86,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    797428505076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail86,528 miles (+4,589)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,528 miles
    Test number
    219158905020
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass81,939 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,939 miles
    Test number
    917600714072
    • NotePower steering pipes getting corroded

  23. Fail81,912 miles (+8,304)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,912 miles
    Test number
    745458404012
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering pipes getting corroded

  24. Pass73,608 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    957310313080
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail73,603 miles (+911)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,603 miles
    Test number
    245009803009
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass72,692 miles (+10,525)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    219694861431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,167 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,167 miles
    Test number
    452886720006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,214 miles (+13,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,214 miles
    Test number
    634299409002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  29. Pass43,182 miles (+10,033)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,182 miles
    Test number
    991184167202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass33,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    284274366200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 KMY

Does T5 KMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KMY is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 KMY?
The MOT on T5 KMY is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 KMY done?
T5 KMY was recorded at 128,717 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,860 miles a year.
Has T5 KMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KMY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 KMY 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 KMY find?
T5 KMY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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