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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB12 WPLMOT history

LB12 WPL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Aug 2012. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 380,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
380,008 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
18,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 WPL
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
31 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB12 WPL was last recorded at 380,008 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 8,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
371,521 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,487 miles
Average per year
18,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 380,008 miles
  • 2025 – 371,521 miles
  • 2024 – 357,027 miles
  • 2023 – 341,578 miles
  • 2022 – 327,131 miles
  • 2021 – 311,638 miles
  • 2020 – 299,483 miles
  • 2019 – 281,795 miles
  • 2018 – 269,343 miles
  • 2017 – 261,942 miles
  • 2016 – 226,051 miles
  • 2015 – 174,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail380,008 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront oil below minimum mark/ 1 litre added
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine stabilizer worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail380,008 miles (+8,487)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    380,008 miles
    Test number
    678757025298
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront oil below minimum mark/ 1 litre added
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass371,521 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    371,521 miles
    Test number
    286377578580
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail371,521 miles (+14,494)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    371,521 miles
    Test number
    954840747549
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass357,027 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    357,027 miles
    Test number
    573761416642
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail357,026 miles (+15,448)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    357,026 miles
    Test number
    790367382045
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass341,578 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    341,578 miles
    Test number
    431480410225
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilizer worn

  7. Fail341,573 miles (+14,442)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,573 miles
    Test number
    448055180333
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilizer worn

  8. Pass327,131 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    327,131 miles
    Test number
    677041991105
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is poor condition

  9. Fail327,131 miles (+15,493)1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327,131 miles
    Test number
    480201278211
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is poor condition

  10. Pass311,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    311,638 miles
    Test number
    958996200217
    • 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))

  11. Fail311,638 miles (+12,155)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,638 miles
    Test number
    262205810831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass299,483 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    299,483 miles
    Test number
    754072886548
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded injector/fuel rail pipes

  13. Fail299,474 miles (+17,679)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,474 miles
    Test number
    143023730317
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded injector/fuel rail pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass281,795 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    281,795 miles
    Test number
    368320430717
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall skuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor silencers corroded

  15. Fail281,793 miles (+12,450)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,793 miles
    Test number
    551669277912
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall skuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor silencers corroded

  16. Pass269,343 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    269,343 miles
    Test number
    257952104849
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer and rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

  17. Fail269,343 miles (+7,401)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,343 miles
    Test number
    123671572358
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer and rear silencer corroded and in poor condition

  18. Pass261,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    261,942 miles
    Test number
    344701560143
    • AdvisoryCenter plastic undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean to print
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  19. Fail261,942 miles (+35,891)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,942 miles
    Test number
    221494991047
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCenter plastic undertray damaged
    • AdvisoryEmmisions to clean to print
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  20. Pass226,051 miles (+52,030)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    226,051 miles
    Test number
    287510032914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass174,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    174,021 miles
    Test number
    778752835282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB12 WPL

Does LB12 WPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB12 WPL expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB12 WPL?
The MOT on LB12 WPL expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB12 WPL done?
LB12 WPL was recorded at 380,008 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 18,499 miles a year.
Has LB12 WPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 WPL has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB12 WPL 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 WPL find?
LB12 WPL failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: front windscreen washer not working; nearside obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 13 more.

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