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White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 VCUMOT history

LB65 VCU is a white diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 117,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,850 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VCU was last recorded at 117,850 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 14,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,341 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,509 miles
Average per year
11,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,850 miles
  • 2025 – 103,341 miles
  • 2024 – 93,806 miles
  • 2023 – 80,913 miles
  • 2022 – 68,663 miles
  • 2021 – 59,061 miles
  • 2020 – 52,276 miles
  • 2019 – 38,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,850 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

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.

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    195802162493
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Fail117,850 miles (+14,509)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,850 miles
    Test number
    936799141007
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass103,341 miles (+9,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    160718433054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged TYRE WEARING SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass93,806 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,806 miles
    Test number
    917931514057
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,794 miles (+12,881)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    569459972347
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass80,913 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    306082531060
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail80,911 miles (+12,248)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,911 miles
    Test number
    129341645119
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,663 miles (+9,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    425678415495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,061 miles (+6,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,061 miles
    Test number
    763275198420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,276 miles (+13,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    947545623669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,943 miles
    Test number
    350569955335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB65 VCU

Does LB65 VCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VCU is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VCU?
The MOT on LB65 VCU is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 VCU done?
LB65 VCU was recorded at 117,850 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 11,038 miles a year.
Has LB65 VCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VCU has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 VCU 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 LB65 VCU find?
LB65 VCU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: coolant leak.

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