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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GBYMOT history

LB61 GBY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 315,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
315,677 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GBY
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 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GBY was last recorded at 315,677 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
315,530 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
12,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 315,677 miles
  • 2025 – 308,437 miles
  • 2024 – 299,754 miles
  • 2023 – 289,396 miles
  • 2022 – 279,863 miles
  • 2021 – 268,330 miles
  • 2020 – 262,309 miles
  • 2019 – 251,905 miles
  • 2018 – 239,663 miles
  • 2017 – 227,079 miles
  • 2016 – 224,254 miles
  • 2015 – 171,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass315,677 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass315,677 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    315,677 miles
    Test number
    353784648730
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail315,530 miles (+7,093)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    315,530 miles
    Test number
    161084975133
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass308,437 miles (+8,683)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    308,437 miles
    Test number
    446662559441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass299,754 miles (+10,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    299,754 miles
    Test number
    107008312882
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass289,396 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    289,396 miles
    Test number
    171875583502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass279,863 miles (+11,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    279,863 miles
    Test number
    528205460781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass268,330 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    268,330 miles
    Test number
    892941288959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass262,309 miles (+10,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    262,309 miles
    Test number
    809930827699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass251,905 miles (+12,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    251,905 miles
    Test number
    306717434218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass239,663 miles (+12,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    239,663 miles
    Test number
    232070597193
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  11. Pass227,079 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    227,079 miles
    Test number
    176443891115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass224,254 miles (+52,299)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    224,254 miles
    Test number
    296295437988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass171,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    171,955 miles
    Test number
    688037825010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GBY

Does LB61 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GBY is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GBY?
The MOT on LB61 GBY 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 LB61 GBY done?
LB61 GBY was recorded at 315,677 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 12,816 miles a year.
Has LB61 GBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GBY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB61 GBY 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 GBY find?
LB61 GBY passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge.

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