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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 MFNMOT history

T5 MFN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
169,579 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MFN was last recorded at 169,579 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,579 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,579 miles
  • 2025 – 165,740 miles
  • 2024 – 163,919 miles
  • 2022 – 159,946 miles
  • 2021 – 154,837 miles
  • 2020 – 145,925 miles
  • 2019 – 132,760 miles
  • 2018 – 129,452 miles
  • 2017 – 124,236 miles
  • 2016 – 117,168 miles
  • 2015 – 112,116 miles
  • 2014 – 106,980 miles
  • 2012 – 96,761 miles
  • 2011 – 89,216 miles
  • 2010 – 83,568 miles
  • 2008 – 55,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Crack in screen BORDERLINE

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,579 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    169,579 miles
    Test number
    407660623602
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail169,579 miles (+3,839)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,579 miles
    Test number
    894388975964
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass165,740 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    446541259608
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wishbone to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wishbone to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail165,740 miles (+1,821)4 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,740 miles
    Test number
    598905959290
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged upper casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wishbone to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule wishbone to body (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded heavily corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass163,919 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,919 miles
    Test number
    156506930704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail163,908 miles (+3,962)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,908 miles
    Test number
    792836604821
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass159,946 miles (+14)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,946 miles
    Test number
    572741765815
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,932 miles (+5,095)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,932 miles
    Test number
    288633246187
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,837 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,837 miles
    Test number
    938153465783
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen BORDERLINE

  10. Fail154,818 miles (+8,893)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,818 miles
    Test number
    194183416870
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen BORDERLINE

  11. Pass145,925 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    171670674210
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen BORDERLINE
    • AdvisorySlight wear front tyres inner edges

  12. Fail145,878 miles (+13,118)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,878 miles
    Test number
    647519422037
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and badly mishaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryMishaping to nearside rear tyre inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight wear front tyres inner edges

  13. Pass132,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,760 miles
    Test number
    960768000233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,759 miles (+3,307)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,759 miles
    Test number
    456879267370
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  15. Pass129,452 miles (+5,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,452 miles
    Test number
    373546872690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Shock absorber appears soft on barring inspection but not excessive (2.7.3)

  16. Pass124,236 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,236 miles
    Test number
    179727187506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,168 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,168 miles
    Test number
    902891169308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    987488765035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail112,116 miles (+5,136)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,116 miles
    Test number
    226768465031
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass106,980 miles (+10,219)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,980 miles
    Test number
    415852474086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,761 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    556413092164
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail96,761 miles (+7,545)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,761 miles
    Test number
    436733892148
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass89,216 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    269198951455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,568 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    791361640111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heatshield damaged
    • NoteO/s rear reflector cracked

  25. Fail83,568 miles (+28,057)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,568 miles
    Test number
    890381740181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust heatshield damaged
    • NoteO/s rear reflector cracked

  26. Pass55,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,511 miles
    Test number
    544731578114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T5 MFN

Does T5 MFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MFN is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MFN?
The MOT on T5 MFN is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MFN done?
T5 MFN was recorded at 169,579 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,465 miles a year.
Has T5 MFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MFN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 MFN 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 MFN find?
T5 MFN passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and smooth to inner and outer edges; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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