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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GBZMOT history

LB61 GBZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 267,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
267,957 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GBZ
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
10 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GBZ was last recorded at 267,957 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,678 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,279 miles
Average per year
9,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,957 miles
  • 2025 – 262,678 miles
  • 2024 – 256,313 miles
  • 2023 – 249,001 miles
  • 2022 – 246,598 miles
  • 2021 – 243,839 miles
  • 2020 – 240,152 miles
  • 2019 – 234,788 miles
  • 2018 – 229,678 miles
  • 2017 – 225,291 miles
  • 2016 – 212,322 miles
  • 2015 – 157,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,957 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust silencers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,957 miles (+5,279)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    267,957 miles
    Test number
    955206665251
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust silencers corroded

  2. Pass262,678 miles (+6,365)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    262,678 miles
    Test number
    977978605525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust silencers corroded

  3. Pass256,313 miles (+7,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    256,313 miles
    Test number
    112107860114
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass249,001 miles (+2,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    249,001 miles
    Test number
    463416916390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass246,598 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    246,598 miles
    Test number
    347303018177
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable underside components

  6. Pass243,839 miles (+3,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    243,839 miles
    Test number
    488931472817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated but has no gas leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

  7. Pass240,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    240,152 miles
    Test number
    581650417119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail240,152 miles (+5,364)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,152 miles
    Test number
    133108597337
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass234,788 miles (+5,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    234,788 miles
    Test number
    373797731137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass229,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    229,678 miles
    Test number
    314953370283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail229,676 miles (+4,385)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,676 miles
    Test number
    594328668139
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass225,291 miles (+12,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    225,291 miles
    Test number
    773064580435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass212,322 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    212,322 miles
    Test number
    939416524939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass208,269 miles (+50,974)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    208,269 miles
    Test number
    757626448683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass157,295 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    157,295 miles
    Test number
    417618125054
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB61 GBZ

Does LB61 GBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GBZ is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GBZ?
The MOT on LB61 GBZ is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GBZ done?
LB61 GBZ was recorded at 267,957 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 9,677 miles a year.
Has LB61 GBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GBZ has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LB61 GBZ 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 GBZ find?
LB61 GBZ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded, and 2 more.

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