Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 GCFMOT history
LB61 GCF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 295,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 295,626 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,963 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GCF
- 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 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GCF was last recorded at 295,626 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 292,232 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,394 miles
- Average per year
- 12,963 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 295,626 miles
- 2024 – 292,232 miles
- 2023 – 288,815 miles
- 2022 – 282,905 miles
- 2021 – 278,482 miles
- 2020 – 269,919 miles
- 2019 – 256,045 miles
- 2018 – 244,698 miles
- 2017 – 234,233 miles
- 2016 – 214,804 miles
- 2015 – 153,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass295,626 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass295,626 miles (+3,394)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 295,626 miles
- Test number
- 465248454394
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass292,232 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 292,232 miles
- Test number
- 608373041073
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail292,232 miles (+3,417)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 292,232 miles
- Test number
- 209083522405
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass288,815 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 288,815 miles
- Test number
- 150928891159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail288,811 miles (+5,906)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,811 miles
- Test number
- 864882087694
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass282,905 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 282,905 miles
- Test number
- 339378448920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass278,482 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 278,482 miles
- Test number
- 140762045795
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail278,481 miles (+8,562)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,481 miles
- Test number
- 649459846142
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass269,919 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 269,919 miles
- Test number
- 379044507922
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail269,919 miles (+13,874)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,919 miles
- Test number
- 382274037695
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass256,045 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 256,045 miles
- Test number
- 553664796508
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail256,045 miles (+11,347)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,045 miles
- Test number
- 236433484876
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass244,698 miles (+10,465)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 244,698 miles
- Test number
- 449514495610
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass234,233 miles (+19,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 234,233 miles
- Test number
- 732073681128
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass214,804 miles (+60,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 214,804 miles
- Test number
- 107814613588
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass153,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 153,879 miles
- Test number
- 408722225040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 GCF
- Does LB61 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GCF is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GCF?
- The MOT on LB61 GCF is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 GCF done?
- LB61 GCF was recorded at 295,626 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 12,963 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GCF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GCF 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 GCF find?
- LB61 GCF passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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