2004 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · T5 JLX
2004 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2004. Recorded mileage 156,305 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2004
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2460cc
T5 JLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 156,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T5 JLX Mileage History
- 30/10/2023145,454 mi
- 03/11/2023145,514 mi+60 mi
- 25/10/2024151,381 mi+5,867 mi
- 07/11/2025156,305 mi+4,924 mi
- 07/11/2025156,305 mi
Average of roughly 5,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T5 JLX 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 JLX) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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