Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 UBLMOT history

T5 UBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 31,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,696 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 UBL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UBL was last recorded at 31,696 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 7,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,751 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,945 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,696 miles
  • 2025 – 23,751 miles
  • 2023 – 20,661 miles
  • 2022 – 19,223 miles
  • 2021 – 17,073 miles
  • 2020 – 15,800 miles
  • 2019 – 14,124 miles
  • 2018 – 12,489 miles
  • 2017 – 10,556 miles
  • 2016 – 8,775 miles
  • 2015 – 4,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,696 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,696 miles (+7,945)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,696 miles
    Test number
    882852454307
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass23,751 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    23,751 miles
    Test number
    967295628295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,661 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    20,661 miles
    Test number
    588923152492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,223 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    19,223 miles
    Test number
    849573311270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    436641507376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail17,073 miles (+1,273)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,073 miles
    Test number
    361743647245
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass15,800 miles (+1,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    15,800 miles
    Test number
    309159244076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass14,124 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,124 miles
    Test number
    904868366008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,489 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,489 miles
    Test number
    740431903931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,556 miles (+1,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    10,556 miles
    Test number
    664138518419
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gator damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass8,775 miles (+4,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    8,775 miles
    Test number
    162913298588
    • AdvisoryBrake linkage modified but not seriously weakened pedal (3.5.1n)

  12. Pass4,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    4,259 miles
    Test number
    160207817899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front temporary driver seat fitted

Questions about T5 UBL

Does T5 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UBL is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UBL?
The MOT on T5 UBL 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 UBL done?
T5 UBL was recorded at 31,696 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has T5 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UBL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 UBL 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 UBL find?
T5 UBL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T5U registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.