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Volkswagen Caravelle

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

295 LVTMOT history

295 LVT is a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

295 LVT beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,256 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
295 LVT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

295 LVT was last recorded at 154,256 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,655 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,601 miles
Average per year
5,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,256 miles
  • 2025 – 152,655 miles
  • 2024 – 149,914 miles
  • 2023 – 147,651 miles
  • 2022 – 144,457 miles
  • 2021 – 140,126 miles
  • 2020 – 137,515 miles
  • 2019 – 133,933 miles
  • 2018 – 124,794 miles
  • 2017 – 117,947 miles
  • 2016 – 115,368 miles
  • 2015 – 111,058 miles
  • 2014 – 103,532 miles
  • 2013 – 100,189 miles
  • 2012 – 95,643 miles
  • 2011 – 92,853 miles
  • 2010 – 84,707 miles
  • 2009 – 75,762 miles
  • 2008 – 65,717 miles
  • 2007 – 46,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,256 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,256 miles (+1,601)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,256 miles
    Test number
    930620249465
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass152,655 miles (+2,741)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,655 miles
    Test number
    125330673600
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass149,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,914 miles
    Test number
    611598317072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,914 miles (+2,263)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,914 miles
    Test number
    212970994852
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass147,651 miles (+3,194)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    147,651 miles
    Test number
    347236514801
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,457 miles (+4,331)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,457 miles
    Test number
    325793478905
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass140,126 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,126 miles
    Test number
    277976512608
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail140,126 miles (+2,611)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,126 miles
    Test number
    862027100136
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass137,515 miles (+3,582)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    839776512363
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass133,933 miles (+9,139)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    119187757264
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,794 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,794 miles
    Test number
    981856577264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,044 miles
    Test number
    469880395565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail121,044 miles (+3,097)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,044 miles
    Test number
    170980981395
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass117,947 miles (+2,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,947 miles
    Test number
    932577254541
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass115,368 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,368 miles
    Test number
    709426823926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass111,058 miles (+7,526)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,058 miles
    Test number
    799930715130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass103,532 miles (+3,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,532 miles
    Test number
    238230394077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass100,189 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,189 miles
    Test number
    236614523125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,643 miles (+2,790)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,643 miles
    Test number
    286484922153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail92,853 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    717315121112
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass92,853 miles (+8,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    789835321136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass84,707 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    834849590024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail84,697 miles (+8,935)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,697 miles
    Test number
    183478790094
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass75,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    384504199072
    • NoteN/s/r indicator faded. o/s/f ABS wire has restricted movement. Front brake hoses perished. Cut in tread of n/s/f tyre. o/s/f road spring not against stop in strut. n/s/r tyre wall perished and close to limit on edge.

  25. Fail75,762 miles (+10,045)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    514130999065
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteN/s/r indicator faded. o/s/f ABS wire has restricted movement. Front brake hoses perished. Cut in tread of n/s/f tyre. o/s/f road spring not against stop in strut. n/s/r tyre wall perished and close to limit on edge.

  26. Pass65,717 miles (+18,853)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,717 miles
    Test number
    784852148104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass46,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,864 miles
    Test number
    773820027105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 295 LVT

What vehicle is registration 295 LVT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 295 LVT on a beige diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 May 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 295 LVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 295 LVT is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 295 LVT?
The MOT on 295 LVT is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 295 LVT done?
295 LVT was recorded at 154,256 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,529 miles a year.
Has 295 LVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 295 LVT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on 295 LVT 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 295 LVT find?
295 LVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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