
Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Green and White · Petrol · 1963 · 1,584 cc
571 LUYMOT history
571 LUY is a green and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 9 Sept 1963. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,677 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 58,677 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 9 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 571 LUY
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,584 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1963
- First used
- 9 Sept 1963
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
571 LUY was last recorded at 58,677 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 58,379 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 298 miles
- Average per year
- 562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,677 miles
- 2024 – 58,379 miles
- 2022 – 58,160 miles
- 2020 – 57,751 miles
- 2018 – 56,621 miles
- 2016 – 56,149 miles
- 2015 – 54,453 miles
- 2011 – 53,194 miles
- 2008 – 48,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,677 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 58,677 miles
- Test number
- 774245899409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,379 miles (+219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 58,379 miles
- Test number
- 494135763839
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass58,160 miles (+409)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 58,160 miles
- Test number
- 634278314822
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,751 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 57,751 miles
- Test number
- 628764479012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,751 miles (+14)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,751 miles
- Test number
- 723067489338
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail57,737 miles (+50)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,737 miles
- Test number
- 640166180712
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake drum leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not affecting suspension mounting or seatbelt anchorages
Fail57,687 miles (+1,066)1 dangerous3 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,687 miles
- Test number
- 969397227909
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass56,621 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,621 miles
- Test number
- 184392216811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,149 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 56,149 miles
- Test number
- 833015076117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,132 miles (+145)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,132 miles
- Test number
- 200428552031
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drag link (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureCentre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureFront All position lamps not working Front Headlights not working High or Low Beam (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Fail55,987 miles (+1,534)14 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,987 miles
- Test number
- 245554987469
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryHead lamp aim not checked
Pass54,453 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,453 miles
- Test number
- 988634305103
- NoteSlight play at steering wheel
Fail54,449 miles (+1,255)9 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,449 miles
- Test number
- 248290005424
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOIL LEAK O/S/R HUB
- NoteSlight play at steering wheel
Pass53,194 miles (+52)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 53,194 miles
- Test number
- 706413571129
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail53,142 miles (+4,533)10 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,142 miles
- Test number
- 128289831172
- DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- DangerousFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- DangerousSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- DangerousSteering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBody filler been aplied to front chassis members,and corroded ( poorly repaired)
- NoteCorrosion and poorly patch welded in most vital areas
- NoteFluid leak both sides rear brake drums,poss. oil seals
Pass48,609 miles (+13)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 48,609 miles
- Test number
- 302705608285
- NoteSlight notch in steering
Fail48,596 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,596 miles
- Test number
- 351714608443
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- NoteSlight notch in steering
Questions about 571 LUY
- What vehicle is registration 571 LUY currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 571 LUY on a green and white petrol Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 9 Sept 1963. 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 571 LUY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 571 LUY is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 571 LUY?
- The MOT on 571 LUY is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 571 LUY done?
- 571 LUY was recorded at 58,677 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 562 miles a year.
- Has 571 LUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 571 LUY has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on 571 LUY 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 571 LUY find?
- 571 LUY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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