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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LK56 HTEMOT history

LK56 HTE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LK56 HTE grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
135,601 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 HTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 HTE was last recorded at 135,601 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,597 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,601 miles
  • 2025 – 123,757 miles
  • 2024 – 121,250 miles
  • 2023 – 114,049 miles
  • 2022 – 104,296 miles
  • 2021 – 99,765 miles
  • 2019 – 96,249 miles
  • 2018 – 81,716 miles
  • 2016 – 77,723 miles
  • 2015 – 68,544 miles
  • 2014 – 59,084 miles
  • 2013 – 49,431 miles
  • 2012 – 40,988 miles
  • 2011 – 31,915 miles
  • 2010 – 24,479 miles
  • 2009 – 21,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,601 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS front strut top mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,601 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    135,601 miles
    Test number
    827524445948
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS front strut top mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail135,597 miles (+11,840)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,597 miles
    Test number
    567958565875
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS and OS front strut top mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass123,757 miles (+2,507)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,757 miles
    Test number
    623372415607
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass121,250 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,250 miles
    Test number
    976698012514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,049 miles (+9,753)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,049 miles
    Test number
    415261036817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,296 miles (+4,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,296 miles
    Test number
    828929646727
    • 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))

  7. Pass99,765 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,765 miles
    Test number
    335936430059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,249 miles (+14,533)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,249 miles
    Test number
    864724620096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,716 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,716 miles
    Test number
    372121199416
    • AdvisoryBoth Main brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass77,723 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,723 miles
    Test number
    193343431649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    626461265121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail68,542 miles (+9,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,542 miles
    Test number
    679301565112
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass59,084 miles (+9,653)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    59,084 miles
    Test number
    766511174114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,431 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    298390673126
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail49,431 miles (+8,443)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,431 miles
    Test number
    397120173106
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEmission light on

  16. Pass40,988 miles (+9,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,988 miles
    Test number
    515607172141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,915 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,915 miles
    Test number
    529718861173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,479 miles (+3,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    984930880142
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,168 miles
    Test number
    490489229429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 HTE

Does LK56 HTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 HTE is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 HTE?
The MOT on LK56 HTE is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 HTE done?
LK56 HTE was recorded at 135,601 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has LK56 HTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 HTE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 HTE 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 LK56 HTE find?
LK56 HTE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os front strut top mountings; central rear coil spring corroded ns and os rear springs; central rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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