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Volkswagen Caravelle

Purple · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

T5 PFMMOT history

T5 PFM is a purple diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 105,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
105,795 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Aug 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PFM was last recorded at 105,795 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,793 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,795 miles
  • 2024 – 96,358 miles
  • 2023 – 83,988 miles
  • 2022 – 68,990 miles
  • 2021 – 60,873 miles
  • 2020 – 56,253 miles
  • 2019 – 51,603 miles
  • 2018 – 40,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,795 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust silencers both corroed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Light lense/cover cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone bush (rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,795 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    309194792466
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,793 miles (+9,435)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,793 miles
    Test number
    329708848003
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lamp cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,358 miles (+12,370)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,358 miles
    Test number
    237688203393
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense damaged.

  4. Pass83,988 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    952409101038
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Fail83,988 miles (+14,998)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    481989821705
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Pass68,990 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    824384127863
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers both corroed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense/cover cracked.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,987 miles (+8,114)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,987 miles
    Test number
    948486641864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers both corroed.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lense/cover cracked.
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,873 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    171629122199
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively short shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail60,873 miles (+4,620)6 dangerous2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,873 miles
    Test number
    309619659305
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wisbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively short shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass56,253 miles (+4,650)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,253 miles
    Test number
    836465978202
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front reflector condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre feathering on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lens cracked and condensated

  11. Pass51,603 miles (+11,386)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    720877113006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    174902736050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 PFM

Does T5 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PFM is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 PFM?
The MOT on T5 PFM is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 PFM done?
T5 PFM was recorded at 105,795 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 9,080 miles a year.
Has T5 PFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PFM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 PFM 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 PFM find?
T5 PFM passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust silencer corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 4 more.

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