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Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 UPPMOT history

T5 UPP is a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 217,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
217,838 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 UPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 UPP was last recorded at 217,838 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,310 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,528 miles
Average per year
8,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,838 miles
  • 2025 – 214,310 miles
  • 2024 – 205,369 miles
  • 2023 – 194,217 miles
  • 2022 – 185,468 miles
  • 2021 – 176,225 miles
  • 2019 – 165,444 miles
  • 2018 – 153,536 miles
  • 2017 – 144,045 miles
  • 2016 – 133,655 miles
  • 2015 – 123,098 miles
  • 2014 – 110,206 miles
  • 2013 – 98,050 miles
  • 2012 – 92,940 miles
  • 2011 – 89,218 miles
  • 2010 – 82,810 miles
  • 2008 – 67,493 miles
  • 2007 – 54,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,838 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,838 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    217,838 miles
    Test number
    784787286966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass214,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    214,310 miles
    Test number
    546131265441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail214,310 miles (+8,941)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,310 miles
    Test number
    727247540035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass205,369 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    205,369 miles
    Test number
    875667838967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Fail205,350 miles (+11,133)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,350 miles
    Test number
    275735399949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass194,217 miles (+8,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    194,217 miles
    Test number
    327573084995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass185,468 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    185,468 miles
    Test number
    681915548353
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail185,468 miles (+9,243)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,468 miles
    Test number
    371024185692
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass176,225 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,225 miles
    Test number
    729263270082
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side door difficult to close
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers in poor condition but not blowing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

  10. Fail176,225 miles (+10,781)1 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,225 miles
    Test number
    910003363869
    • DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre row (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side door difficult to close
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers in poor condition but not blowing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some testable items

  11. Pass165,444 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,444 miles
    Test number
    638846114661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass153,536 miles (+9,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,536 miles
    Test number
    877553094390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass144,045 miles (+226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,045 miles
    Test number
    840600451095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover missing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both boxes delaminating

  14. Fail143,819 miles (+10,164)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,819 miles
    Test number
    325145651477
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover missing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both boxes delaminating

  15. Pass133,655 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,655 miles
    Test number
    871845891423
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and outer skin coming apart
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look like they are becoming low
    • AdvisoryFront service brake just with in tolerance of increase at the same rate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber upper cover missing causing the piston to slightly corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside front multi plug for the brake pad wear indicator is broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail133,655 miles (+10,557)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,655 miles
    Test number
    452151115887
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and outer skin coming apart
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look like they are becoming low
    • AdvisoryFront service brake just with in tolerance of increase at the same rate
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber upper cover missing causing the piston to slightly corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside front multi plug for the brake pad wear indicator is broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass123,098 miles (+23)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    677137315170
    • NoteExhaust corroded and coming apart
    • NoteService light on

  18. Fail123,075 miles (+12,869)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,075 miles
    Test number
    138763315126
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and coming apart
    • NoteService light on

  19. Fail110,206 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    137860734452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass110,206 miles (+12,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,206 miles
    Test number
    476920434021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass98,050 miles (+5,110)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,050 miles
    Test number
    506425633033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,940 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,940 miles
    Test number
    246050582037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass89,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    515508071095
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Fail89,218 miles (+6,408)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,218 miles
    Test number
    868798371012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass82,810 miles (+15,317)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,810 miles
    Test number
    551279680069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,493 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    474759788201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail67,493 miles (+13,220)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    613779488269
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass54,273 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,273 miles
    Test number
    252207127303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail54,272 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    871715527359
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T5 UPP

Does T5 UPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 UPP is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 UPP?
The MOT on T5 UPP is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 UPP done?
T5 UPP was recorded at 217,838 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,690 miles a year.
Has T5 UPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 UPP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 UPP 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 UPP find?
T5 UPP passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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