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Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

V5 TWDMOT history

V5 TWD is a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

V5 TWD beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,519 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 TWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 TWD was last recorded at 142,519 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 5,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,922 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,597 miles
Average per year
7,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,519 miles
  • 2024 – 136,922 miles
  • 2023 – 124,394 miles
  • 2022 – 115,619 miles
  • 2021 – 106,593 miles
  • 2020 – 96,614 miles
  • 2019 – 87,669 miles
  • 2018 – 83,557 miles
  • 2017 – 77,553 miles
  • 2016 – 68,836 miles
  • 2015 – 61,348 miles
  • 2014 – 55,212 miles
  • 2013 – 45,311 miles
  • 2012 – 34,571 miles
  • 2011 – 27,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,519 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,519 miles (+5,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,519 miles
    Test number
    237010216026
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass136,922 miles (+12,528)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,922 miles
    Test number
    728524592064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass124,394 miles (+431)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    124,394 miles
    Test number
    645458288987
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail123,963 miles (+8,344)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    433249284360
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass115,619 miles (+9,026)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    683483119670
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight noise from suspension top mounts
  6. Pass106,593 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    433690603370
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not stay up on strut
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake wear sensor not plugged on and wear warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  7. Fail106,593 miles (+9,979)12 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,593 miles
    Test number
    371103251285
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users signs of power steering and possible engine oil leaking onto under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking grease close to brake parts (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working water leaking into engine bay (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working water leaking into engine bay (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not stay up on strut
    • AdvisoryCoolant on min mark
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake wear sensor not plugged on and wear warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisey when operated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  8. Pass96,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    606849176825
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake pipe is corroding.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn .
  9. Fail96,614 miles (+8,945)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,614 miles
    Test number
    264997063480
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S/R brake pipe is corroding.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn .
  10. Pass87,669 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,669 miles
    Test number
    824874465510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,668 miles (+4,111)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,668 miles
    Test number
    843124916842
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,557 miles (+6,004)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    698845409085
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass77,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,553 miles
    Test number
    813895328575
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Screen wiper split at end
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail77,553 miles (+8,717)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,553 miles
    Test number
    306458105745
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Screen wiper split at end
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass68,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    917645189873
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split at end
  16. Fail68,836 miles (+7,488)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,836 miles
    Test number
    771042258679
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split at end
  17. Pass61,348 miles (+6,136)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,348 miles
    Test number
    396773405217
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge,
  18. Pass55,212 miles (+9,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,212 miles
    Test number
    866654584185
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall but not showing cords.
  19. Pass45,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    297373763113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,311 miles (+10,740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,311 miles
    Test number
    689533263191
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass34,571 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,571 miles
    Test number
    237792652463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,557 miles (+7,414)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    775360832195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteSpare wheel loose
  23. Pass27,143 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,143 miles
    Test number
    288980011104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDriverside mirror damaged
    • NotePassenger front seat belt clasp plastic broken

Questions about V5 TWD

Does V5 TWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 TWD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V5 TWD?
The MOT on V5 TWD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 TWD done?
V5 TWD was recorded at 142,519 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,877 miles a year.
Has V5 TWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 TWD has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V5 TWD 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 TWD find?
V5 TWD passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering pump has slight seepage.

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