Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 GFGMOT history
LB61 GFG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 277,595 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 277,595 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GFG
- 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 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GFG was last recorded at 277,595 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jan 2020: 241,246 miles, lower than 253,238 miles on 30 Jan 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 277,582 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 11,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 277,595 miles
- 2025 – 269,093 miles
- 2023 – 258,448 miles
- 2022 – 251,733 miles
- 2021 – 245,984 miles
- 2020 – 241,246 miles
- 2019 – 253,238 miles
- 2017 – 212,440 miles
- 2016 – 195,406 miles
- 2015 – 146,737 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass277,595 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass277,595 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 277,595 miles
- Test number
- 128862468720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail277,582 miles (+8,489)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,582 miles
- Test number
- 467073539059
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass269,093 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 269,093 miles
- Test number
- 560195901262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass424,273 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 424,273 km
- Test number
- 752229366923
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass258,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 258,448 miles
- Test number
- 783538847285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail258,448 miles (+6,715)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,448 miles
- Test number
- 765522486243
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass251,733 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 251,733 miles
- Test number
- 436064043486
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail251,712 miles (+5,728)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,712 miles
- Test number
- 787015312532
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass245,984 miles (+4,738)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 245,984 miles
- Test number
- 345572040853
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass241,246 miles (-11,992)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 241,246 miles
- Test number
- 367856742712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass253,238 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 253,238 miles
- Test number
- 273560778320
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail253,238 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,238 miles
- Test number
- 136640065883
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass361,661 km
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 361,661 km
- Test number
- 917190119453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail361,661 km1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 361,661 km
- Test number
- 478405921062
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass212,440 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 212,440 miles
- Test number
- 825024883509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,436 miles (+17,030)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,436 miles
- Test number
- 944238032047
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass195,406 miles (+48,669)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 195,406 miles
- Test number
- 181879435583
- AdvisoryOffside Front SEATT BELT SLOW TO REEL IN SLACK
Pass146,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 146,737 miles
- Test number
- 978051925099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 GFG
- Does LB61 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GFG is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GFG?
- The MOT on LB61 GFG is valid until 31 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 GFG done?
- LB61 GFG was recorded at 277,595 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 11,878 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GFG has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GFG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB61 GFG find?
- LB61 GFG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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