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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GBXMOT history

LB61 GBX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 268,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
268,350 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GBX
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 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GBX was last recorded at 268,350 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 7,612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
260,738 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,612 miles
Average per year
11,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,350 miles
  • 2025 – 260,738 miles
  • 2024 – 252,443 miles
  • 2023 – 243,147 miles
  • 2022 – 234,433 miles
  • 2021 – 227,839 miles
  • 2020 – 224,472 miles
  • 2019 – 216,876 miles
  • 2017 – 206,721 miles
  • 2016 – 195,741 miles
  • 2015 – 145,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryN/s/f lower lamp glass broken

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 Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Traction control light on all the time, (dimly).

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    268,350 miles
    Test number
    562732053081
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower lamp glass broken

  2. Fail268,350 miles (+7,612)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,350 miles
    Test number
    497425067136
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower lamp glass broken

  3. Pass260,738 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    260,738 miles
    Test number
    100543826290
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on all the time, (dimly).

  4. Fail260,738 miles (+8,295)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,738 miles
    Test number
    584781770412
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured Cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Middle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on all the time, (dimly).

  5. Pass252,443 miles (+9,296)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    252,443 miles
    Test number
    908784663885
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTraction control, bulb out warning lights on dimly.

  6. Pass243,147 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    243,147 miles
    Test number
    645573485083
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail243,145 miles (+8,712)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,145 miles
    Test number
    788851738139
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass234,433 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    234,433 miles
    Test number
    912092392920
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  9. Fail234,433 miles (+6,594)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,433 miles
    Test number
    820463920813
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  10. Pass227,839 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    227,839 miles
    Test number
    186273772548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Offside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Fail227,837 miles (+3,365)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,837 miles
    Test number
    881859761980
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 Offside front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass224,472 miles (+7,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    224,472 miles
    Test number
    478445916422
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s/rear tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass216,876 miles (+10,155)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    216,876 miles
    Test number
    703942377002
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Under bonnet
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  14. Pass206,721 miles (+10,980)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    206,721 miles
    Test number
    388884849079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass195,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    195,741 miles
    Test number
    391962287166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail195,741 miles (+50,727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,741 miles
    Test number
    797364880275
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass145,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    145,014 miles
    Test number
    375120735016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GBX

Does LB61 GBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GBX is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GBX?
The MOT on LB61 GBX is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GBX done?
LB61 GBX was recorded at 268,350 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 11,256 miles a year.
Has LB61 GBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GBX has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 GBX 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 LB61 GBX find?
LB61 GBX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: n/s/f lower lamp glass broken.

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