Volkswagen Caravelle
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
V5 TEWMOT history
V5 TEW is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,939 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 137,939 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 TEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 TEW was last recorded at 137,939 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 5,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,275 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,664 miles
- Average per year
- 5,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,939 miles
- 2025 – 132,275 miles
- 2024 – 123,860 miles
- 2023 – 115,820 miles
- 2022 – 108,918 miles
- 2021 – 101,781 miles
- 2020 – 99,624 miles
- 2019 – 95,280 miles
- 2018 – 90,681 miles
- 2017 – 86,148 miles
- 2016 – 82,335 miles
- 2015 – 79,949 miles
- 2014 – 75,315 miles
- 2013 – 70,507 miles
- 2012 – 67,484 miles
- 2011 – 64,365 miles
- 2009 – 53,767 miles
- 2008 – 45,132 miles
- 2007 – 32,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,939 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 137,939 miles
- Test number
- 789589154783
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
Fail137,938 miles (+5,663)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,938 miles
- Test number
- 575496659691
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer corroded
Pass132,275 miles (+8,415)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 132,275 miles
- Test number
- 698775113601
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,860 miles (+8,040)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 123,860 miles
- Test number
- 887742504333
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass115,820 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 115,820 miles
- Test number
- 419336505783
- AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail115,818 miles (+6,900)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,818 miles
- Test number
- 290622730951
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass108,918 miles (+7,137)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 108,918 miles
- Test number
- 975390537387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,781 miles (+2,157)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 101,781 miles
- Test number
- 575904030616
- 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))
Pass99,624 miles (+4,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 99,624 miles
- Test number
- 519219114373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,280 miles (+4,599)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 95,280 miles
- Test number
- 480899591551
- 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))
- AdvisoryEngine and gearbox mounts have movement
Pass90,681 miles (+4,533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,681 miles
- Test number
- 434385241277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play
Pass86,148 miles (+3,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 86,148 miles
- Test number
- 924729413775
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear low
Pass82,335 miles (+2,386)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,335 miles
- Test number
- 122003087524
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers feel soft when manoeuvering
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,949 miles (+4,634)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 79,949 miles
- Test number
- 356903735085
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
Fail75,315 miles2 repaired6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,315 miles
- Test number
- 137396434477
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteAll shock absorbers feel soft when vehicle is driven
- NoteElectric adjuster on nearside headlamp does not work
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear coil springs are not a pair, have different number of coils and different wire diameters.
- NoteSteering creaks slightly at full lock
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass75,315 miles (+24)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 75,315 miles
- Test number
- 956696434039
- NoteAll shock absorbers feel soft when vehicle is driven
- NoteElectric adjuster on nearside headlamp does not work
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear coil springs are not a pair, have different number of coils and different wire diameters.
- NoteSteering creaks slightly at full lock
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail75,291 miles (+4,784)3 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,291 miles
- Test number
- 266665134061
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll shock absorbers feel soft when vehicle is driven
- NoteElectric adjuster on nearside headlamp does not work
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear coil springs are not a pair, have different number of coils and different wire diameters.
- NoteSteering creaks slightly at full lock
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,507 miles (+3,023)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 70,507 miles
- Test number
- 169626533461
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished
Pass67,484 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 67,484 miles
- Test number
- 255119432057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,479 miles (+3,114)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,479 miles
- Test number
- 499138732008
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass64,365 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 64,365 miles
- Test number
- 358710261070
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteFront windscreen wipers smeary
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Fail64,365 miles (+8)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,365 miles
- Test number
- 166100761459
- FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteFront windscreen wipers smeary
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Fail64,357 miles (+10,590)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,357 miles
- Test number
- 998067551059
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass53,767 miles (+8,635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 53,767 miles
- Test number
- 573037629303
- AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass45,132 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 45,132 miles
- Test number
- 604067568293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,117 miles (+12,238)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,117 miles
- Test number
- 564680868267
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
- 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)
Pass32,879 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 32,879 miles
- Test number
- 273234577286
- NoteFront and rear pads getting low.
- NoteWindscreen wipers smeary.
Questions about V5 TEW
- Does V5 TEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 TEW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 TEW?
- The MOT on V5 TEW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 TEW done?
- V5 TEW was recorded at 137,939 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,614 miles a year.
- Has V5 TEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 TEW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 TEW 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 V5 TEW find?
- V5 TEW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.
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