Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
LB61 GFJMOT history
LB61 GFJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 291,257 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 291,257 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 GFJ
- 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 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 GFJ was last recorded at 291,257 miles on 22 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 291,257 miles · 14 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 12,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 291,257 miles
- 2025 – 286,581 miles
- 2024 – 278,336 miles
- 2023 – 274,112 miles
- 2022 – 261,394 miles
- 2021 – 245,891 miles
- 2020 – 242,965 miles
- 2019 – 236,900 miles
- 2018 – 230,953 miles
- 2017 – 219,633 miles
- 2016 – 201,926 miles
- 2015 – 151,788 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass291,257 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and skin peelingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 22 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass291,257 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 291,257 miles
- Test number
- 270852456519
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and skin peeling
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail291,257 miles (+4,676)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 291,257 miles
- Test number
- 748109019234
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and skin peeling
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass286,581 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 286,581 miles
- Test number
- 521842410780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail286,579 miles (+8,243)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,579 miles
- Test number
- 171324377605
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass278,336 miles (+4,224)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 278,336 miles
- Test number
- 937384609304
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass274,112 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 274,112 miles
- Test number
- 232212591690
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail274,112 miles (+12,718)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,112 miles
- Test number
- 849662201846
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass261,394 miles (+15,503)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 261,394 miles
- Test number
- 713225298579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,891 miles (+2,926)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 245,891 miles
- Test number
- 950370276610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,965 miles (+202)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 242,965 miles
- Test number
- 848344587582
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
Fail242,763 miles (+5,863)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,763 miles
- Test number
- 788365431829
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
Pass236,900 miles (+5,947)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 236,900 miles
- Test number
- 558614458727
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass230,953 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 230,953 miles
- Test number
- 410084330634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail230,931 miles (+11,298)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,931 miles
- Test number
- 243167395859
- FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle driveshaft (2.3.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass219,633 miles (+17,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 219,633 miles
- Test number
- 994130607605
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass201,926 miles (+50,138)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 201,926 miles
- Test number
- 102657232785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,788 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 151,788 miles
- Test number
- 515312725070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB61 GFJ
- Does LB61 GFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GFJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 GFJ?
- The MOT on LB61 GFJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB61 GFJ done?
- LB61 GFJ was recorded at 291,257 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 12,311 miles a year.
- Has LB61 GFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 GFJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB61 GFJ 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 GFJ find?
- LB61 GFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear; exhaust corroded and skin peeling, and 2 more.
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