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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB12 WLRMOT history

LB12 WLR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 28 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 347,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
347,543 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
17,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 WLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 WLR was last recorded at 347,543 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 11,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
336,523 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,020 miles
Average per year
17,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 347,543 miles
  • 2024 – 336,523 miles
  • 2023 – 325,212 miles
  • 2022 – 314,188 miles
  • 2021 – 301,441 miles
  • 2020 – 290,582 miles
  • 2019 – 276,152 miles
  • 2018 – 260,627 miles
  • 2017 – 244,068 miles
  • 2016 – 214,239 miles
  • 2015 – 160,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass347,543 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass347,543 miles (+11,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    347,543 miles
    Test number
    780210380821
    • 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))

  2. Pass336,523 miles (+11,311)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    336,523 miles
    Test number
    287805566232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Pass325,212 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    325,212 miles
    Test number
    367803741072
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail325,211 miles (+11,023)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,211 miles
    Test number
    774285051706
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass314,188 miles (+12,747)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    314,188 miles
    Test number
    196567341451
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on Suspension and rear axle

  6. Pass301,441 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    301,441 miles
    Test number
    553761548673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail301,441 miles (+10,859)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,441 miles
    Test number
    304555471910
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass290,582 miles (+14,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    290,582 miles
    Test number
    839550125954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass276,152 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    276,152 miles
    Test number
    704305260542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail276,150 miles (+15,523)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,150 miles
    Test number
    272698281816
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass260,627 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    260,627 miles
    Test number
    746269449496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight smearing on front wipers

  12. Fail260,600 miles (+16,532)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,600 miles
    Test number
    336251214700
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight smearing on front wipers

  13. Pass244,068 miles (+29,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    244,068 miles
    Test number
    492524900928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass214,239 miles (+54,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    214,239 miles
    Test number
    143761573964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass160,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    160,119 miles
    Test number
    509369015291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 WLR

Does LB12 WLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 WLR is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 WLR?
The MOT on LB12 WLR is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 WLR done?
LB12 WLR was recorded at 347,543 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 17,535 miles a year.
Has LB12 WLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 WLR has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 WLR 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 LB12 WLR find?
LB12 WLR passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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