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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

W5 SAYMOT history

W5 SAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

W5 SAY silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
52,193 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SAY was last recorded at 52,193 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,174 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,193 miles
  • 2024 – 52,174 miles
  • 2023 – 48,025 miles
  • 2022 – 45,330 miles
  • 2021 – 36,778 miles
  • 2019 – 27,398 miles
  • 2018 – 19,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,193 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,193 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    322327960370
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail52,174 miles (+4,149)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    937720235174
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to osf driveshaft (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to eml (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning power steering pump noisy also (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged central row outer seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  3. Pass48,025 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,025 miles
    Test number
    194959231595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,330 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    282417736653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail45,322 miles (+8,544)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,322 miles
    Test number
    934406079130
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass36,778 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    36,778 miles
    Test number
    395676879552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,769 miles (+9,371)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,769 miles
    Test number
    644074645637
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass27,398 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,398 miles
    Test number
    919894184441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,388 miles (+8,296)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    139146673631
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass19,092 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,092 miles
    Test number
    228769708678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,089 miles4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,089 miles
    Test number
    472609317557
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about W5 SAY

Does W5 SAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SAY is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 SAY?
The MOT on W5 SAY is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SAY done?
W5 SAY was recorded at 52,193 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
Has W5 SAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SAY has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on W5 SAY 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 W5 SAY find?
W5 SAY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust mounting defective.

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