Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 GFEMOT history
LB61 GFE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 282,284 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 282,284 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 13,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GFE
- 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 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GFE was last recorded at 282,284 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 276,376 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,908 miles
- Average per year
- 13,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 282,284 miles
- 2025 – 276,376 miles
- 2024 – 271,353 miles
- 2023 – 263,678 miles
- 2022 – 253,229 miles
- 2021 – 244,460 miles
- 2020 – 237,072 miles
- 2019 – 215,343 miles
- 2018 – 198,853 miles
- 2017 – 195,098 miles
- 2016 – 187,970 miles
- 2015 – 131,738 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass282,284 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNon obligatory stop lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryPad wear warning on dash- wires cut
- AdvisoryResidue around injectors
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.
Central Rear brake light missing lens
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
All metal injector pipes very corroded advise replacements
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Injector 1 wet advise investigation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Washer pipe split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass282,284 miles (+5,908)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 282,284 miles
- Test number
- 201296995454
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory stop lamp lens missing
- AdvisoryPad wear warning on dash- wires cut
- AdvisoryResidue around injectors
Pass276,376 miles (+228)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 276,376 miles
- Test number
- 692822959080
- AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light missing lens
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal injector pipes very corroded advise replacements
- AdvisoryInjector 1 wet advise investigation
Fail276,148 miles (+4,795)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,148 miles
- Test number
- 929164176364
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear brake light missing lens
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal injector pipes very corroded advise replacements
- AdvisoryInjector 1 wet advise investigation
Pass271,353 miles (+808)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 271,353 miles
- Test number
- 460222719391
- AdvisoryRear springs corroded
- AdvisorySome wear in the front suspension arm bushes
- AdvisoryWasher pipe split
Fail270,545 miles (+6,867)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,545 miles
- Test number
- 516004801711
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWasher pipe split
Pass263,678 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 263,678 miles
- Test number
- 296406245491
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail263,678 miles (+10,449)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,678 miles
- Test number
- 507057073992
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass253,229 miles (+8,769)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 253,229 miles
- Test number
- 396477680013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,460 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 244,460 miles
- Test number
- 629763122129
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail244,460 miles (+7,388)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,460 miles
- Test number
- 935044768044
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass237,072 miles (+21,729)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 237,072 miles
- Test number
- 260633523415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 215,343 miles
- Test number
- 650837175721
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated in places
Fail215,343 miles (+16,490)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,343 miles
- Test number
- 640385826446
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated in places
Pass198,853 miles (+3,755)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 198,853 miles
- Test number
- 493869910182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,098 miles (+7,128)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 195,098 miles
- Test number
- 147180967821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,970 miles (+56,232)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 187,970 miles
- Test number
- 970168751158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 131,738 miles
- Test number
- 467453425024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 GFE
- Does LB61 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GFE is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GFE?
- The MOT on LB61 GFE is valid until 24 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 GFE done?
- LB61 GFE was recorded at 282,284 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 13,101 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GFE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GFE 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 GFE find?
- LB61 GFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; non obligatory stop lamp lens missing, and 2 more.
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