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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

LB51 OCLMOT history

LB51 OCL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 235,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
235,927 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OCL was last recorded at 235,927 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 8,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2007: 123,652 miles, lower than 139,547 miles on 6 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
227,541 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,386 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,927 miles
  • 2025 – 227,541 miles
  • 2024 – 220,163 miles
  • 2023 – 214,613 miles
  • 2021 – 206,118 miles
  • 2020 – 199,140 miles
  • 2019 – 191,691 miles
  • 2018 – 183,339 miles
  • 2017 – 178,035 miles
  • 2016 – 170,210 miles
  • 2015 – 162,507 miles
  • 2014 – 153,794 miles
  • 2013 – 148,641 miles
  • 2012 – 147,143 miles
  • 2011 – 144,397 miles
  • 2010 – 141,068 miles
  • 2009 – 136,053 miles
  • 2008 – 129,023 miles
  • 2007 – 123,652 miles
  • 2006 – 139,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,927 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills have surface corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,927 miles (+8,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    235,927 miles
    Test number
    896984479141
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills have surface corrosion

  2. Pass227,541 miles (+7,378)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    227,541 miles
    Test number
    130495660071
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lense slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass220,163 miles (+5,550)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    220,163 miles
    Test number
    193632476591
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view middle lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass214,613 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    214,613 miles
    Test number
    490214663773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass206,118 miles (+6,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    206,118 miles
    Test number
    995927412697
    • 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))

  6. Pass199,140 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    199,140 miles
    Test number
    300022581058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,691 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,691 miles
    Test number
    765013237439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,339 miles (+5,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    183,339 miles
    Test number
    700395492485
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass178,035 miles (+7,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,035 miles
    Test number
    956581961589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass170,210 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    170,210 miles
    Test number
    990548252806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,507 miles (+8,713)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    162,507 miles
    Test number
    357865098098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,794 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    153,794 miles
    Test number
    407040444302
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

  13. Fail153,794 miles (+5,153)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,794 miles
    Test number
    135130444315
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

  14. Pass148,641 miles (+1,498)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    148,641 miles
    Test number
    955774453333
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  15. Pass147,143 miles (+2,746)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    147,143 miles
    Test number
    468413532376
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass144,397 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    144,397 miles
    Test number
    108782011305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail141,068 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,068 miles
    Test number
    420443790249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber deteriorated but still serviceable
    • NoteNearside wiper blade upside down
    • NoteService brake performance only just within limits
    • NoteSlight bind on offside front brake
    • NoteSlight play in track rod arm inner (under rack boots) joints both sides

  18. Pass141,068 miles (+5,015)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    141,068 miles
    Test number
    422263790243
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber deteriorated but still serviceable
    • NoteNearside wiper blade upside down
    • NoteService brake performance only just within limits
    • NoteSlight bind on offside front brake
    • NoteSlight play in track rod arm inner (under rack boots) joints both sides

  19. Pass136,053 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    136,053 miles
    Test number
    402627789227
    • NoteNear side and off side front free play at steering rack track rods

  20. Fail136,049 miles (+7,026)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,049 miles
    Test number
    372696689266
    • FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNear side and off side front free play at steering rack track rods

  21. Pass129,023 miles (+5,371)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    129,023 miles
    Test number
    540213118296
    • NoteSpare wheel is missing

  22. Pass123,652 miles (-15,895)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,652 miles
    Test number
    552174987192
    • NoteAll rear seats and saet belts removed

  23. Pass139,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    139,547 miles
    Test number
    710117786189
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LB51 OCL

Does LB51 OCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OCL is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OCL?
The MOT on LB51 OCL is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 OCL done?
LB51 OCL was recorded at 235,927 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has LB51 OCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OCL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on LB51 OCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 OCL find?
LB51 OCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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