Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc
T5 VLLMOT history
T5 VLL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 185,364 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,265 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VLL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VLL was last recorded at 185,364 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Jan 2018: 153,385 miles, lower than 155,385 miles on 10 Jan 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 182,502 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,862 miles
- Average per year
- 7,265 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,364 miles
- 2025 – 182,502 miles
- 2024 – 178,984 miles
- 2023 – 174,885 miles
- 2022 – 172,422 miles
- 2021 – 168,793 miles
- 2020 – 166,194 miles
- 2019 – 160,413 miles
- 2018 – 153,385 miles
- 2017 – 147,565 miles
- 2016 – 139,916 miles
- 2015 – 131,996 miles
- 2014 – 125,583 miles
- 2013 – 116,964 miles
- 2012 – 106,545 miles
- 2011 – 96,151 miles
- 2010 – 84,224 miles
- 2009 – 71,532 miles
- 2008 – 58,451 miles
- 2007 – 47,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,364 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leg top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leg top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 system slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Water condensation in both side repeaters
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,364 miles (+2,862)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 185,364 miles
- Test number
- 495393646186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leg top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leg top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass182,502 miles (+3,518)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 182,502 miles
- Test number
- 204894321188
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass178,984 miles (+4,099)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 178,984 miles
- Test number
- 529810231120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,885 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 174,885 miles
- Test number
- 406622994112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,876 miles (+2,454)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,876 miles
- Test number
- 866486293831
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWater condensation in both side repeaters
Pass172,422 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 172,422 miles
- Test number
- 234246730399
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryWater condensation in both side repeaters
Pass168,793 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,793 miles
- Test number
- 176607115659
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Fail168,793 miles (+2,599)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,793 miles
- Test number
- 331906395117
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass166,194 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 166,194 miles
- Test number
- 789420048631
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Fail166,194 miles (+5,781)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,194 miles
- Test number
- 579784332037
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
Pass160,413 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 160,413 miles
- Test number
- 430021277686
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,413 miles (+7,028)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,413 miles
- Test number
- 896722362496
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Pass153,385 miles (-2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 153,385 miles
- Test number
- 677797798962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,385 miles (+7,820)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,385 miles
- Test number
- 258048415971
- FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joints dust covers (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,565 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 147,565 miles
- Test number
- 993436827708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriotrated (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers weak
Fail147,557 miles (+7,641)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,557 miles
- Test number
- 918770213367
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriotrated (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint strong advisory (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn unevenly
Pass139,916 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 139,916 miles
- Test number
- 120013127346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail139,916 miles (+7,920)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,916 miles
- Test number
- 835074595909
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,996 miles (+1)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,996 miles
- Test number
- 868023715095
- AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail131,995 miles (+6,412)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,995 miles
- Test number
- 105169205474
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass125,583 miles (+8,619)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 125,583 miles
- Test number
- 699287924077
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear tyres cracking slightly
Pass116,964 miles (+10,419)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 116,964 miles
- Test number
- 405378053098
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust rusted
Pass106,545 miles (+10,394)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 106,545 miles
- Test number
- 975244752050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteCentre + rear exhaust rusted
- NoteO/s/r coil spring broken at extreme end
Pass96,151 miles (+11,927)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,151 miles
- Test number
- 568025051008
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear bumper insecure
Pass84,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 84,224 miles
- Test number
- 894986350022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,224 miles (+12,692)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,224 miles
- Test number
- 800886050094
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,532 miles (+13,081)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 71,532 miles
- Test number
- 193767129003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,451 miles (+11,199)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 58,451 miles
- Test number
- 551904928021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,252 miles
- Test number
- 683889127008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VLL
- Does T5 VLL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VLL is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VLL?
- The MOT on T5 VLL is valid until 1 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 VLL done?
- T5 VLL was recorded at 185,364 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,265 miles a year.
- Has T5 VLL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VLL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 VLL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 VLL find?
- T5 VLL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged side wall; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leg top mount; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 10 more.
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