Volkswagen Caravelle
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
LD53 OHTMOT history
LD53 OHT is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 178,014 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD53 OHT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD53 OHT was last recorded at 178,014 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 7,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2020: 118,386 miles, lower than 124,624 miles on 19 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,830 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,184 miles
- Average per year
- 7,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,014 miles
- 2025 – 170,830 miles
- 2024 – 163,369 miles
- 2023 – 156,306 miles
- 2022 – 145,009 miles
- 2021 – 132,868 miles
- 2020 – 118,386 miles
- 2019 – 118,383 miles
- 2018 – 109,092 miles
- 2017 – 99,698 miles
- 2016 – 92,177 miles
- 2015 – 85,697 miles
- 2014 – 79,310 miles
- 2013 – 73,135 miles
- 2012 – 69,163 miles
- 2011 – 65,137 miles
- 2010 – 57,229 miles
- 2009 – 49,406 miles
- 2008 – 45,038 miles
- 2007 – 37,332 miles
- 2006 – 27,601 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Both Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake Pad Warning Light Illuminated - Sensor Fault?
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,014 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 178,014 miles
- Test number
- 759980474641
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail178,010 miles (+7,180)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,010 miles
- Test number
- 635030275164
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
Pass170,830 miles (+7,461)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 170,830 miles
- Test number
- 747438353433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,369 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 163,369 miles
- Test number
- 204103675343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,368 miles (+7,062)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,368 miles
- Test number
- 960999363640
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges tread lifting 205/65/r15c 102/100t (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges tread lifting (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass156,306 miles (+1)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 156,306 miles
- Test number
- 540608593019
- AdvisoryBoth Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Worn
- AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light Illuminated - Sensor Fault?
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm Mount\Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust Hangers In Poor Condition
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion To Nearside Inner Body Sill And Floor
Fail156,305 miles (+11,296)1 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,305 miles
- Test number
- 993489914613
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth Steering Rack Mounting Bushes Worn
- AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light Illuminated - Sensor Fault?
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edges + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arm Mount\Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust Hangers In Poor Condition
- AdvisorySlight Corrosion To Nearside Inner Body Sill And Floor
Pass145,009 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,009 miles
- Test number
- 426020276438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail145,008 miles (+12,140)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,008 miles
- Test number
- 443538348178
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass132,868 miles (+14,482)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 132,868 miles
- Test number
- 588879820708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,386 miles (-6,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 118,386 miles
- Test number
- 286933868584
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail124,624 miles (+6,241)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,624 miles
- Test number
- 430600340022
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass118,383 miles (+9,291)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,383 miles
- Test number
- 664834033847
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass109,092 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 109,092 miles
- Test number
- 210548330035
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Fail109,091 miles (+9,393)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,091 miles
- Test number
- 365529585921
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Pass99,698 miles (+7,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 99,698 miles
- Test number
- 974717439696
- AdvisorySlight white smoke at idle
Pass92,177 miles (+6,480)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,177 miles
- Test number
- 876726387592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,697 miles (+6,387)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 85,697 miles
- Test number
- 513570361852
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,310 miles (+6,175)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 79,310 miles
- Test number
- 496934994292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,135 miles (+3,972)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,135 miles
- Test number
- 887465673295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,163 miles (+4,026)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,163 miles
- Test number
- 685816482220
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,137 miles (+7,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 65,137 miles
- Test number
- 417084591287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,229 miles (+7,823)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 57,229 miles
- Test number
- 950711380239
- NoteCut in offside front tyre
Pass49,406 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 49,406 miles
- Test number
- 853415479260
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,405 miles (+4,367)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,405 miles
- Test number
- 313024779271
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail45,038 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,038 miles
- Test number
- 243860088254
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass45,038 miles (+7,706)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 45,038 miles
- Test number
- 472730688294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,332 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,332 miles
- Test number
- 873671197283
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass37,332 miles (+9,731)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 37,332 miles
- Test number
- 904651497227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,601 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 27,601 miles
- Test number
- 341378896278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail27,601 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,601 miles
- Test number
- 942598096288
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD53 OHT
- Does LD53 OHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 OHT is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD53 OHT?
- The MOT on LD53 OHT is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD53 OHT done?
- LD53 OHT was recorded at 178,014 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,524 miles a year.
- Has LD53 OHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD53 OHT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD53 OHT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LD53 OHT find?
- LD53 OHT passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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