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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

LK56 HTGMOT history

LK56 HTG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LK56 HTG grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,576 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 HTG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 HTG was last recorded at 177,576 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,490 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
9,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,576 miles
  • 2025 – 169,490 miles
  • 2024 – 160,313 miles
  • 2023 – 149,779 miles
  • 2022 – 135,697 miles
  • 2021 – 119,225 miles
  • 2020 – 106,245 miles
  • 2019 – 100,829 miles
  • 2018 – 92,946 miles
  • 2017 – 84,666 miles
  • 2016 – 77,801 miles
  • 2015 – 67,634 miles
  • 2014 – 62,213 miles
  • 2013 – 54,153 miles
  • 2012 – 45,126 miles
  • 2011 – 36,756 miles
  • 2010 – 25,390 miles
  • 2009 – 22,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,576 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,576 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,576 miles
    Test number
    984377839435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail177,490 miles (+8,000)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,490 miles
    Test number
    192842300742
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass169,490 miles (+9,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,490 miles
    Test number
    126619456420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass160,313 miles (+10,534)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,313 miles
    Test number
    414330933282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot slight seepage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,779 miles (+14,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,779 miles
    Test number
    755666432082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,697 miles (+16,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,697 miles
    Test number
    697684376671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass119,225 miles (+12,980)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,225 miles
    Test number
    446867214714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,245 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,245 miles
    Test number
    940683016366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,829 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    763541562405
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers outer skins insecure

  10. Fail100,829 miles (+7,883)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,829 miles
    Test number
    186671895825
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers outer skins insecure

  11. Pass92,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    253711903885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySeveral seat belt buckles covers missing

  12. Fail92,946 miles (+8,280)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,946 miles
    Test number
    123041986556
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySeveral seat belt buckles covers missing

  13. Pass84,666 miles (+6,865)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,666 miles
    Test number
    780278050283
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre + rear silencer outer skin corroded through
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid on minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySeat belt catch cover missing - Both front + o/s/r
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass77,801 miles (+10,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    695892493289
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear outer skins corroded through (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySeat belt catch covers missing.

  15. Pass67,634 miles (+5,421)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    975880545153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSeat belt catch covers missing both fronts and o/s/r

  16. Pass62,213 miles (+8,060)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    579150564143
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Fail54,153 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    366981263176
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,153 miles (+9,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,153 miles
    Test number
    419951163159
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass45,126 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    778180362181
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front seat belt buckle cover missing. tow bar not fitted at the time of the test.

  20. Fail45,126 miles (+8,370)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    365379252190
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s front seat belt buckle cover missing. tow bar not fitted at the time of the test.

  21. Pass36,756 miles (+11,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,756 miles
    Test number
    777045761138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    373225210476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,390 miles (+3,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,390 miles
    Test number
    452450410229
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass22,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,221 miles
    Test number
    821230839301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 HTG

Does LK56 HTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 HTG is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 HTG?
The MOT on LK56 HTG is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 HTG done?
LK56 HTG was recorded at 177,576 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,342 miles a year.
Has LK56 HTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 HTG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 HTG 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 HTG find?
LK56 HTG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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