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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T5 XVGMOT history

T5 XVG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,506 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XVG was last recorded at 88,506 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,242 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
4,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,506 miles
  • 2025 – 84,866 miles
  • 2024 – 81,516 miles
  • 2023 – 77,056 miles
  • 2022 – 71,193 miles
  • 2021 – 63,798 miles
  • 2020 – 58,444 miles
  • 2019 – 52,286 miles
  • 2018 – 48,354 miles
  • 2016 – 38,242 miles
  • 2015 – 36,112 miles
  • 2014 – 34,210 miles
  • 2013 – 32,121 miles
  • 2012 – 28,888 miles
  • 2011 – 25,965 miles
  • 2010 – 22,395 miles
  • 2009 – 17,601 miles
  • 2008 – 13,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,506 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Middle seat of seat has been removed at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,506 miles (+264)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    113924766812
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,242 miles (+3,376)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    423918145973
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass84,866 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    510580216169
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail84,866 miles (+3,350)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    468403206258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass81,516 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,516 miles
    Test number
    953082472523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,496 miles (+4,440)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,496 miles
    Test number
    818123244175
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,056 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    154292909953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,019 miles (+5,826)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,019 miles
    Test number
    608811893835
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass71,193 miles (+7,395)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,193 miles
    Test number
    339355603944
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Surfaces of the Wheels are corroded and paint flacking, risk of deflating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Running to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer is corroded outlet pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Middle seat of seat has been removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Pass63,798 miles (+5,354)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    645357057480
    • AdvisoryNearside Both front and rear n/s wheels are corroded on the inner faces of the rims
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to failing MOT standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Parking sensor has fallen behind the front bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to failing MOT standard (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Middle seat of seat has been removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  11. Pass58,444 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    333599529817
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not as bright as the near side. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel has a lot of oxidisation around the inner rim, may cause the tyre to deflate or lose pressure
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail58,444 miles (+6,158)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    458770666386
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not as bright as the near side. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel has a lot of oxidisation around the inner rim, may cause the tyre to deflate or lose pressure
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass52,286 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,286 miles
    Test number
    402180602423
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  14. Fail52,277 miles (+3,923)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    209315417635
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  15. Pass48,354 miles (+10,112)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,354 miles
    Test number
    301565275224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,242 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,242 miles
    Test number
    341468599757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,112 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    957628015148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,210 miles (+2,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,210 miles
    Test number
    819578114116
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass32,121 miles (+3,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,121 miles
    Test number
    229180823487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass28,888 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,888 miles
    Test number
    606495722173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,965 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,965 miles
    Test number
    699378511120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,908 miles (+3,513)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,908 miles
    Test number
    599597911191
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass22,395 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,395 miles
    Test number
    361190720119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,601 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,601 miles
    Test number
    591871829125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    13,027 miles
    Test number
    300953328162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XVG

Does T5 XVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XVG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XVG?
The MOT on T5 XVG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XVG done?
T5 XVG was recorded at 88,506 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,204 miles a year.
Has T5 XVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XVG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XVG 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 XVG find?
T5 XVG passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc's corroded.

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