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T5 XLH

2010 Volkswagen Caravelle

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,384 mi
Last recorded129,384 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle78,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 XLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 129,384 miles

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2026 129,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 121,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 121,304 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 116,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear chassis/underneath showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2023 116,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear chassis/underneath showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 112,260 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 108,929 miles

2 bolt on underbody braces badly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 100,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 94,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 94,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,575 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 54,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 344,491 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 23,576 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 18,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,535 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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T5 XLH is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 78,643 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 XLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T5 XLH registered?

T5 XLH is a 2010 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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