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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LA51 NHBMOT history

LA51 NHB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

LA51 NHB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
174,465 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NHB was last recorded at 174,465 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,464 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 174,465 miles
  • 2023 – 171,136 miles
  • 2022 – 166,777 miles
  • 2021 – 155,703 miles
  • 2020 – 151,079 miles
  • 2019 – 143,996 miles
  • 2018 – 132,766 miles
  • 2016 – 117,359 miles
  • 2015 – 101,918 miles
  • 2014 – 90,901 miles
  • 2013 – 73,102 miles
  • 2012 – 69,286 miles
  • 2011 – 67,044 miles
  • 2010 – 65,078 miles
  • 2009 – 60,966 miles
  • 2008 – 51,270 miles
  • 2007 – 41,269 miles
  • 2006 – 38,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,465 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front indicator lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,465 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,465 miles
    Test number
    274952111237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail174,464 miles (+3,328)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,464 miles
    Test number
    255048182205
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass171,136 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    171,136 miles
    Test number
    439164082568
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail171,132 miles (+4,355)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,132 miles
    Test number
    301528718979
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens broken
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass166,777 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    166,777 miles
    Test number
    992879547158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail166,775 miles (+11,072)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,775 miles
    Test number
    621029597984
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass155,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,703 miles
    Test number
    155949324352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  8. Fail155,701 miles (+4,622)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,701 miles
    Test number
    141591468373
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  9. Pass151,079 miles (+7,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,079 miles
    Test number
    257344274653
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass143,996 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    143,996 miles
    Test number
    147861254215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts due to rear seats removed

  11. Fail143,994 miles (+11,228)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,994 miles
    Test number
    579211332449
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seat belts due to rear seats removed

  12. Pass132,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    662959378760
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail132,766 miles (+15,407)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    295027618103
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass117,359 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,359 miles
    Test number
    127470825013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front shockabsorbers very weak

  15. Fail117,356 miles (+15,438)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,356 miles
    Test number
    977274519739
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front shockabsorbers very weak

  16. Pass101,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    564437209752
    • AdvisoryInternal headlamp adjuster set to zero
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail101,918 miles (+11,017)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    473651824754
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryInternal headlamp adjuster set to zero
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass90,901 miles (+17,799)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    359915904281
    • NoteBoth offside/nearside front brake discs presure worn inner/outer surfaces
    • NoteBoth offside/nearside rear brake discs presure worn inner outer surfaces
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side curbing tyre edges cuts /splits slight

  19. Pass73,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    177782323055
    • NoteNearside rearmost passenger seat missing at time of test

  20. Fail73,102 miles (+3,816)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,102 miles
    Test number
    436852023005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside rearmost passenger seat missing at time of test

  21. Pass69,286 miles (+2,242)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,286 miles
    Test number
    397396012017
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass67,044 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    246650921041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,078 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,078 miles
    Test number
    392974980034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,966 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,966 miles
    Test number
    992905769064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,270 miles (+10,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,270 miles
    Test number
    934940468005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass41,269 miles (+2,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    160926777036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    640090986059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 NHB

Does LA51 NHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 NHB expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NHB?
The MOT on LA51 NHB expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 NHB done?
LA51 NHB was recorded at 174,465 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 7,319 miles a year.
Has LA51 NHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NHB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NHB 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 LA51 NHB find?
LA51 NHB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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