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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

LK56 HTFMOT history

LK56 HTF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 210,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LK56 HTF grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,532 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 HTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 HTF was last recorded at 210,532 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,532 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,532 miles
  • 2025 – 209,276 miles
  • 2024 – 207,459 miles
  • 2023 – 205,042 miles
  • 2022 – 196,419 miles
  • 2021 – 178,415 miles
  • 2020 – 160,885 miles
  • 2019 – 145,448 miles
  • 2018 – 131,196 miles
  • 2017 – 118,137 miles
  • 2016 – 103,571 miles
  • 2015 – 87,549 miles
  • 2014 – 74,431 miles
  • 2013 – 61,682 miles
  • 2012 – 54,330 miles
  • 2009 – 15,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,532 miles
  • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,532 miles
    Test number
    519524461184
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail210,532 miles (+1,256)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,532 miles
    Test number
    243236292416
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass209,276 miles (+1,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    209,276 miles
    Test number
    597545119774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass207,459 miles (+2,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    207,459 miles
    Test number
    382159084712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass205,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    205,042 miles
    Test number
    395910064474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail205,042 miles (+8,623)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,042 miles
    Test number
    552452602966
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass196,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    196,419 miles
    Test number
    300738968644
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail196,419 miles (+18,004)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,419 miles
    Test number
    385440330716
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass178,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    178,415 miles
    Test number
    855818646858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail178,415 miles (+17,530)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,415 miles
    Test number
    761084862077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass160,885 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    160,885 miles
    Test number
    554944131813
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail160,885 miles (+15,437)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,885 miles
    Test number
    369546401392
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass145,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    149348029383
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail145,448 miles (+14,252)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,448 miles
    Test number
    339265911573
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass131,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,196 miles
    Test number
    824168535280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,196 miles (+13,059)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,196 miles
    Test number
    776629430091
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  17. Pass118,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    657274010699
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail118,137 miles (+14,566)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    357042801817
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass103,571 miles (+16,022)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    793983221295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,549 miles (+13,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    615874605273
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass74,431 miles (+12,749)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    835784204238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust poor condition..

  22. Pass61,682 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,682 miles
    Test number
    407733903264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,330 miles (+38,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    417366502233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass15,445 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,445 miles
    Test number
    812399129343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteTail gate brake light lens missing

Questions about LK56 HTF

Does LK56 HTF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 HTF is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 HTF?
The MOT on LK56 HTF is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 HTF done?
LK56 HTF was recorded at 210,532 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 11,662 miles a year.
Has LK56 HTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 HTF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 HTF 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 HTF find?
LK56 HTF passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: center exhaust silencer corroded; oil leak.

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