2004 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · T5 HTO
2004 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 136,876 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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T5 HTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 136,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T5 HTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Volkswagen Caravelle (T5 HTO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
T5 HTO Mileage History
- 02/07/2024126,860 mi
- 16/07/2024126,864 mi+4 mi
- 10/07/2025133,613 mi+6,749 mi
- 07/07/2026136,860 mi+3,247 mi
- 20/07/2026136,876 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,890 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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