Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 VWLMOT history
T5 VWL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 314,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 314,877 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 12,216 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VWL was last recorded at 314,877 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 7,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 307,308 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,569 miles
- Average per year
- 12,216 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 314,877 miles
- 2025 – 307,308 miles
- 2024 – 295,740 miles
- 2023 – 277,550 miles
- 2022 – 258,120 miles
- 2021 – 245,457 miles
- 2020 – 235,219 miles
- 2019 – 220,481 miles
- 2018 – 208,530 miles
- 2017 – 197,011 miles
- 2016 – 184,387 miles
- 2015 – 174,536 miles
- 2014 – 161,519 miles
- 2013 – 152,845 miles
- 2012 – 146,194 miles
- 2011 – 137,115 miles
- 2010 – 129,607 miles
- 2009 – 118,626 miles
- 2008 – 103,815 miles
- 2007 – 79,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass314,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Exhaust corroded, nearside rear tyre has wall damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside rear brake binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
32 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass314,877 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 314,877 miles
- Test number
- 805841817660
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail314,868 miles (+7,560)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,868 miles
- Test number
- 874076071758
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass307,308 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 307,308 miles
- Test number
- 932225421817
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail307,308 miles (+11,568)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 307,308 miles
- Test number
- 491287210581
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass295,740 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 295,740 miles
- Test number
- 313612887678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail295,717 miles (+18,167)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,717 miles
- Test number
- 893329709062
- MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass277,550 miles (+4)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 277,550 miles
- Test number
- 305059610986
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fail277,546 miles (+19,426)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,546 miles
- Test number
- 671753308758
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass258,120 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 258,120 miles
- Test number
- 128273077331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail258,116 miles (+12,659)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,116 miles
- Test number
- 124968888972
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,457 miles (+10,238)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 245,457 miles
- Test number
- 664627283910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,219 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 235,219 miles
- Test number
- 145923991742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,217 miles (+14,736)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,217 miles
- Test number
- 255113662249
- DangerousOffside Undertray likely to become detached step bracket corroded (step insecure) (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass220,481 miles (+11,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 220,481 miles
- Test number
- 253635317854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass208,530 miles (+11,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 208,530 miles
- Test number
- 212889824202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass197,011 miles (+12,624)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 197,011 miles
- Test number
- 971416614212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,387 miles (+139)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 184,387 miles
- Test number
- 177093862267
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded, nearside rear tyre has wall damage
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
Fail184,248 miles (+9,712)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,248 miles
- Test number
- 146717040767
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded, nearside rear tyre has wall damage
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
Pass174,536 miles (+13,017)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 174,536 miles
- Test number
- 476302455158
- NoteExhaust center box corroded
Pass161,519 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 161,519 miles
- Test number
- 828200754170
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Fail161,511 miles (+8,666)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,511 miles
- Test number
- 678579044138
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge
Pass152,845 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 152,845 miles
- Test number
- 276166573409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,194 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,194 miles
- Test number
- 479817372176
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass146,194 miles (+9,079)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 146,194 miles
- Test number
- 929567472151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,115 miles (+7,508)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 137,115 miles
- Test number
- 775227061111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail129,607 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,607 miles
- Test number
- 713369370115
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass129,607 miles (+10,981)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 129,607 miles
- Test number
- 794249070174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,626 miles (+14,811)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 118,626 miles
- Test number
- 253986829404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,815 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,815 miles
- Test number
- 673768958120
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteUnable to check fully under bonnet due to engine covers
Pass103,815 miles (+23,967)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 103,815 miles
- Test number
- 904688158124
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
- NoteUnable to check fully under bonnet due to engine covers
Pass79,848 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 79,848 miles
- Test number
- 180771987145
- NoteOSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 6-6-7 †OSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 8-8-8 †NSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 7-8-8 †NSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 7-7-7
- NoteUpper and lower engine covers fitted
Fail79,847 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,847 miles
- Test number
- 852589477188
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteOSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 6-6-7 †OSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 8-8-8 †NSR 215/65R16C MICHELIN 7-8-8 †NSF 215/65R16C MICHELIN 7-7-7
- NoteUpper and lower engine covers fitted
Questions about T5 VWL
- Does T5 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VWL is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VWL?
- The MOT on T5 VWL is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 VWL done?
- T5 VWL was recorded at 314,877 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 12,216 miles a year.
- Has T5 VWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VWL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VWL 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 VWL find?
- T5 VWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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