Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,792 cc
LB52 XHRMOT history
LB52 XHR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 194,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 194,665 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 XHR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 XHR was last recorded at 194,665 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Nov 2012: 160,409 miles, lower than 160,444 miles on 14 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 194,665 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,665 miles
- 2025 – 191,763 miles
- 2023 – 191,754 miles
- 2021 – 190,593 miles
- 2020 – 188,497 miles
- 2017 – 187,360 miles
- 2015 – 186,560 miles
- 2014 – 179,747 miles
- 2013 – 169,635 miles
- 2012 – 160,409 miles
- 2011 – 151,207 miles
- 2010 – 143,356 miles
- 2009 – 137,704 miles
- 2008 – 130,866 miles
- 2006 – 92,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,665 miles
- AdvisoryEPC light and EML onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAll rear brake hose ferrules becoming corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming cracked and perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake servo becoming corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded - hanger broken away from catRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight play felt at both front wheelsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVarious brake components becoming corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components becoming corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,665 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 194,665 miles
- Test number
- 817935947876
- AdvisoryEPC light and EML on
- AdvisoryAll rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming cracked and perished
- AdvisoryBrake servo becoming corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded - hanger broken away from cat
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play felt at both front wheels
- AdvisoryVarious brake components becoming corroded
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components becoming corroded
Fail194,665 miles (+2,902)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,665 miles
- Test number
- 452294747303
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryEPC light and EML on
- AdvisoryAll rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres becoming cracked and perished
- AdvisoryBrake servo becoming corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded - hanger broken away from cat
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play felt at both front wheels
- AdvisoryVarious brake components becoming corroded
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components becoming corroded
Pass191,763 miles (+9)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 191,763 miles
- Test number
- 645802123971
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (limited visibility (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront various brake components corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play felt in wheel
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both tyres starting to crack
- AdvisoryRear face of brake discs becoming corroded
- AdvisoryBrake servo becoming corroded
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device perishing
- AdvisorySigns of oil leaks but undertray obstructing view
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
Fail191,754 miles (+1,161)7 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,754 miles
- Test number
- 486833595324
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. middle row (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass190,593 miles (+2,096)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 190,593 miles
- Test number
- 538144099128
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass188,497 miles (+1,137)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 188,497 miles
- Test number
- 717270544931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,360 miles (+800)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 187,360 miles
- Test number
- 415360035207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,560 miles (+6,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 186,560 miles
- Test number
- 122178469903
- AdvisoryExhaust rear section rusty
- AdvisoryNearside rack gaiter cracking
Pass179,747 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 179,747 miles
- Test number
- 718557414329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,747 miles (+10,112)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,747 miles
- Test number
- 288326014378
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass169,635 miles (+9,226)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 169,635 miles
- Test number
- 795848813342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,409 miles (-35)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 160,409 miles
- Test number
- 948341322307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,444 miles (+9,237)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,444 miles
- Test number
- 699119912393
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on edges
Pass151,207 miles (+7,851)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 151,207 miles
- Test number
- 516519121348
- NoteChild seat fitted to o/s rear seat
- NoteN/s/rear tyre worn on outside
Pass143,356 miles (+5,652)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 143,356 miles
- Test number
- 123131220346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seats fitted to n/s/rear o/s/rear and o/s/center
Pass137,704 miles (+1,351)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 137,704 miles
- Test number
- 483804049475
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seats fitted to all rear seats
Fail136,353 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,353 miles
- Test number
- 211679859291
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r
Pass136,353 miles (+5,487)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 136,353 miles
- Test number
- 530559159224
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteChild seat fitted to o/s/r
Pass130,866 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 130,866 miles
- Test number
- 691129568265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,862 miles (+38,067)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,862 miles
- Test number
- 423562168212
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Pass92,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 92,795 miles
- Test number
- 350165576228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB52 XHR
- Does LB52 XHR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XHR is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 XHR?
- The MOT on LB52 XHR is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 XHR done?
- LB52 XHR was recorded at 194,665 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,121 miles a year.
- Has LB52 XHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 XHR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 XHR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB52 XHR find?
- LB52 XHR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: epc light and eml on; all rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded; both rear tyres becoming cracked and perished, and 6 more.
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