Volkswagen Caravelle
Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 THXMOT history
T5 THX is a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,116 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 174,116 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,218 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 THX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 THX was last recorded at 174,116 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,116 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,218 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,116 miles
- 2025 – 171,293 miles
- 2024 – 166,204 miles
- 2023 – 156,577 miles
- 2022 – 146,568 miles
- 2021 – 135,526 miles
- 2020 – 128,014 miles
- 2019 – 117,710 miles
- 2018 – 107,162 miles
- 2017 – 99,868 miles
- 2016 – 92,367 miles
- 2015 – 80,240 miles
- 2014 – 72,358 miles
- 2012 – 66,418 miles
- 2011 – 59,657 miles
- 2010 – 49,796 miles
- 2009 – 40,646 miles
- 2008 – 31,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,116 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside undertray fitted along side cant see allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside undertray fitted along side cant see allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,116 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 174,116 miles
- Test number
- 687634034940
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside undertray fitted along side cant see all
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside undertray fitted along side cant see all
Fail174,116 miles (+2,823)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,116 miles
- Test number
- 312547712833
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light cover over still visible warning on dashboard (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside undertray fitted along side cant see all
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside undertray fitted along side cant see all
Pass171,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 171,293 miles
- Test number
- 475283150920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,293 miles (+5,089)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,293 miles
- Test number
- 766867838137
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 166,204 miles
- Test number
- 980573117609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,204 miles (+9,627)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,204 miles
- Test number
- 475330443506
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 156,577 miles
- Test number
- 611179335769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,577 miles (+10,009)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,577 miles
- Test number
- 591550316010
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,568 miles (+11,042)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,568 miles
- Test number
- 312957772845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,526 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 135,526 miles
- Test number
- 864973118942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail135,526 miles (+7,512)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,526 miles
- Test number
- 752507368054
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,014 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 128,014 miles
- Test number
- 711785711626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,012 miles (+10,302)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,012 miles
- Test number
- 306077387412
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front t rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,710 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 117,710 miles
- Test number
- 379102776424
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail117,710 miles (+10,548)3 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,710 miles
- Test number
- 138493367730
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,162 miles (+7,294)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 107,162 miles
- Test number
- 892397309457
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass99,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,868 miles
- Test number
- 362551730790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,868 miles (+7,501)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,868 miles
- Test number
- 160724505781
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass92,367 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 92,367 miles
- Test number
- 782035734254
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail92,367 miles (+12,127)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,367 miles
- Test number
- 105994119384
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass80,240 miles (+7,882)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,240 miles
- Test number
- 196911925412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,358 miles (+5,940)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 72,358 miles
- Test number
- 158307314433
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear silencer in poor condition.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,418 miles (+6,761)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 66,418 miles
- Test number
- 189721392242
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edge
Pass59,657 miles (+9,861)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 59,657 miles
- Test number
- 879348521313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 49,796 miles
- Test number
- 873805490297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,796 miles (+9,150)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,796 miles
- Test number
- 650182890236
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass40,646 miles (+9,175)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,646 miles
- Test number
- 150472199226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,471 miles
- Test number
- 261802188259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 THX
- Does T5 THX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 THX is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 THX?
- The MOT on T5 THX is valid until 17 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 THX done?
- T5 THX was recorded at 174,116 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,218 miles a year.
- Has T5 THX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 THX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 THX 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 THX find?
- T5 THX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside undertray fitted along side cant see all, and 2 more.
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