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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LB61 GFOMOT history

LB61 GFO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 296,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
296,966 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 GFO
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 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 GFO was last recorded at 296,966 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,966 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 296,966 miles
  • 2024 – 289,141 miles
  • 2023 – 283,520 miles
  • 2022 – 277,656 miles
  • 2021 – 272,662 miles
  • 2020 – 267,325 miles
  • 2019 – 263,929 miles
  • 2018 – 252,271 miles
  • 2017 – 232,063 miles
  • 2016 – 231,812 miles
  • 2015 – 163,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass296,966 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass296,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    296,966 miles
    Test number
    799184061650
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Fail296,966 miles (+7,825)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,966 miles
    Test number
    356481659555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass289,141 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    289,141 miles
    Test number
    681739971676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Fail289,100 miles (+5,580)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,100 miles
    Test number
    560018599106
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  5. Pass283,520 miles (+5,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    283,520 miles
    Test number
    391067238119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass277,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    277,656 miles
    Test number
    855911887732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail277,656 miles (+4,994)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,656 miles
    Test number
    670888468575
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
  8. Pass272,662 miles (+5,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    272,662 miles
    Test number
    238163402582
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass267,325 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    267,325 miles
    Test number
    612475641660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass263,929 miles (+11,658)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    263,929 miles
    Test number
    156659045348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass252,271 miles (+20,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    252,271 miles
    Test number
    381561516008
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  12. Pass232,063 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    232,063 miles
    Test number
    609812983129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass231,812 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    231,812 miles
    Test number
    976999199488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass220,273 miles (+56,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    220,273 miles
    Test number
    775150822364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass163,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    163,362 miles
    Test number
    186997325475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 GFO

Does LB61 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 GFO is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 GFO?
The MOT on LB61 GFO is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 GFO done?
LB61 GFO was recorded at 296,966 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 12,426 miles a year.
Has LB61 GFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 GFO has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 GFO 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 GFO find?
LB61 GFO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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