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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,370 cc

T5 UCDMOT history

T5 UCD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 176,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
176,696 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UCD was last recorded at 176,696 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2008: 65,913 miles, lower than 550,341 miles on 12 Nov 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,209 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,696 miles
  • 2025 – 176,209 miles
  • 2024 – 171,897 miles
  • 2023 – 164,036 miles
  • 2022 – 152,842 miles
  • 2021 – 142,175 miles
  • 2020 – 134,149 miles
  • 2019 – 126,532 miles
  • 2018 – 117,921 miles
  • 2017 – 112,309 miles
  • 2016 – 105,850 miles
  • 2015 – 99,536 miles
  • 2014 – 93,482 miles
  • 2013 – 86,762 miles
  • 2012 – 80,766 miles
  • 2011 – 76,426 miles
  • 2010 – 71,834 miles
  • 2008 – 65,913 miles
  • 2007 – 550,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,696 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides 'D' bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Door handle faulty [can still be used]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Middle row N/S seat down t.o.t

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,696 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    176,696 miles
    Test number
    793639549601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,209 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,209 miles
    Test number
    546218068930
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Door handle faulty [can still be used]
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Middle row N/S seat down t.o.t
  3. Fail176,209 miles (+4,312)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,209 miles
    Test number
    286792478650
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Door handle faulty [can still be used]
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Middle row N/S seat down t.o.t
  4. Pass171,897 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    171,897 miles
    Test number
    510866550167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass164,036 miles (+11,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    164,036 miles
    Test number
    188943655692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,842 miles (+10,667)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,842 miles
    Test number
    499949610586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged both side flexi getting deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater cover is missing but working as should
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer skin is peeling off but no leak
  7. Pass142,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,175 miles
    Test number
    386894452256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,175 miles (+8,026)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,175 miles
    Test number
    442408515542
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass134,149 miles (+7,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,149 miles
    Test number
    163852177165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both brake pads close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe s(shape ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass126,532 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    126,532 miles
    Test number
    134471385156
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail126,530 miles (+8,609)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,530 miles
    Test number
    358824382328
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass117,921 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    318523836739
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in both front flexi brake hoses
  13. Fail117,921 miles (+5,612)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    598988932029
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight cracking in both front flexi brake hoses
  14. Pass112,309 miles (+6,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    655320998069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass105,850 miles (+39)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,850 miles
    Test number
    124857040153
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,slightly (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and has nail in strongly advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT strongly advise attention (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner edge advise attention
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNew boots only fitted to both front lower suspension joints secure at time of test
    • AdvisoryNew boots only fitted to front anti roll bar links secure at time of test
  16. Fail105,811 miles (+6,275)5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,811 miles
    Test number
    387505387370
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides,slightly (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and has nail in strongly advise attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge strongly advise attention (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ON LIMIT strongly advise attention (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre bald on inner edge advise attention
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust deteriorated
  17. Pass99,536 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,536 miles
    Test number
    696721115187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,482 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,482 miles
    Test number
    357244814158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,762 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    756504013173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,766 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    639589402121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,426 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,426 miles
    Test number
    506827891059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,834 miles (+5,921)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,834 miles
    Test number
    274570210109
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
  23. Pass65,913 miles (-484,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    952339008379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass550,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    550,341 miles
    Test number
    803346917302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 UCD

Does T5 UCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UCD is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UCD?
The MOT on T5 UCD is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UCD done?
T5 UCD was recorded at 176,696 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026.
Has T5 UCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UCD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 UCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 UCD find?
T5 UCD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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