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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 XVWMOT history

T5 XVW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,280 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XVW was last recorded at 117,280 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,241 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,280 miles
  • 2025 – 114,134 miles
  • 2024 – 113,532 miles
  • 2023 – 112,034 miles
  • 2022 – 109,180 miles
  • 2021 – 106,698 miles
  • 2020 – 104,849 miles
  • 2019 – 101,458 miles
  • 2018 – 98,136 miles
  • 2017 – 92,883 miles
  • 2016 – 89,088 miles
  • 2015 – 84,868 miles
  • 2014 – 77,298 miles
  • 2013 – 68,346 miles
  • 2012 – 60,185 miles
  • 2011 – 51,069 miles
  • 2010 – 42,736 miles
  • 2009 – 34,440 miles
  • 2008 – 30,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,280 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts sound dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,280 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,280 miles
    Test number
    185306058071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts sound dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,241 miles (+3,107)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,241 miles
    Test number
    844793085758
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts sound dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass114,134 miles (+602)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,134 miles
    Test number
    864007279184
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass113,532 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    392402606727
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail113,532 miles (+1,498)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    622883314759
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,034 miles (+2,854)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,034 miles
    Test number
    966633355886
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass109,180 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    109,180 miles
    Test number
    773659941290
    • 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 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. Fail109,180 miles (+2,482)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,180 miles
    Test number
    421052097204
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 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. Pass106,698 miles (+1,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    925600139788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass104,849 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    408795267725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    415661393248
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • 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. Fail101,458 miles (+3,322)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    485437001909
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass98,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    759192623981
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

  14. Fail98,128 miles (+5,245)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,128 miles
    Test number
    652181893328
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated

  15. Pass92,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    619989096324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,881 miles (+3,793)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,881 miles
    Test number
    760249687685
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass89,088 miles (+4,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    89,088 miles
    Test number
    747435373106
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake has a slightly lower reading and did not lock on test

  18. Pass84,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    926871997800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,868 miles (+7,570)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    864210450950
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  20. Pass77,298 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    827633434237
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  21. Fail77,298 miles (+8,952)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    639513134276
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear secondary sidelight not working
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  22. Pass68,346 miles (+8,161)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    386835123476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,185 miles (+118)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    809631942208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly low on outer edges
    • NoteOnly 5 seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  24. Fail60,067 miles (+8,998)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,067 miles
    Test number
    357976332445
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly low on outer edges
    • NoteOnly 5 seats fitted at time of test
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  25. Pass51,069 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    419848721219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is on
    • NoteEngine oil level is low
    • NoteOnly five seats fitted at time of test

  26. Fail51,069 miles (+8,333)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,069 miles
    Test number
    968408421220
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag warning light is on
    • NoteEngine oil level is low
    • NoteOnly five seats fitted at time of test

  27. Pass42,736 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    132797130298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • Note3 Child seats fitted unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belts

  28. Fail42,736 miles (+8,296)1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    514637330288
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note3 Child seats fitted unable to carry out full inspection of adult seat belts
    • NoteOil level is low

  29. Pass34,440 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    320126719201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,811 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    821283438290
    • NoteBoth collars cracked on front anti rollbar.
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low.

Questions about T5 XVW

Does T5 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XVW is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XVW?
The MOT on T5 XVW is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XVW done?
T5 XVW was recorded at 117,280 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has T5 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XVW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XVW 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 XVW find?
T5 XVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts sound dry; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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