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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GEKMOT history

LB61 GEK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 294,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
294,144 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GEK
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 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GEK was last recorded at 294,144 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
294,144 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 294,144 miles
  • 2024 – 263,974 miles
  • 2023 – 251,489 miles
  • 2022 – 243,508 miles
  • 2021 – 236,732 miles
  • 2019 – 227,165 miles
  • 2018 – 222,163 miles
  • 2017 – 218,317 miles
  • 2016 – 203,496 miles
  • 2015 – 158,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass294,144 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass294,144 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    294,144 miles
    Test number
    746488997176
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail294,144 miles (+14,085)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,144 miles
    Test number
    651381810764
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 215/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blockage or empty (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass280,059 miles (+16,085)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    280,059 miles
    Test number
    814459504011
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass263,974 miles (+12,485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    263,974 miles
    Test number
    770082396787
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass251,489 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    251,489 miles
    Test number
    628474946004
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail251,489 miles (+7,981)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,489 miles
    Test number
    487827924005
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light full of water. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass243,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    243,508 miles
    Test number
    538022633079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail243,508 miles (+6,776)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,508 miles
    Test number
    457061388857
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass236,732 miles (+9,567)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    236,732 miles
    Test number
    491184925944
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass227,165 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    227,165 miles
    Test number
    278120992620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass222,163 miles (+3,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    222,163 miles
    Test number
    200177108493
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front suspension arm bushes weak

  12. Pass218,317 miles (+14,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    218,317 miles
    Test number
    918751638167
    • AdvisoryPlay in front suspension arm bushes

  13. Pass203,496 miles (+45,080)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    203,496 miles
    Test number
    375526102887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,416 miles
    Test number
    355970325007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GEK

Does LB61 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GEK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GEK?
The MOT on LB61 GEK is valid until 5 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 GEK done?
LB61 GEK was recorded at 294,144 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 12,425 miles a year.
Has LB61 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GEK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 GEK 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 GEK find?
LB61 GEK passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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