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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LM05 EVGMOT history

LM05 EVG is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 10 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 225,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LM05 EVG black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
225,681 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 EVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 EVG was last recorded at 225,681 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 13,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,250 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,431 miles
Average per year
11,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,681 miles
  • 2025 – 212,250 miles
  • 2024 – 205,910 miles
  • 2023 – 199,655 miles
  • 2022 – 187,441 miles
  • 2021 – 180,066 miles
  • 2020 – 166,337 miles
  • 2019 – 153,554 miles
  • 2018 – 139,875 miles
  • 2017 – 130,983 miles
  • 2015 – 120,812 miles
  • 2014 – 106,052 miles
  • 2013 – 83,924 miles
  • 2012 – 70,215 miles
  • 2011 – 56,166 miles
  • 2010 – 39,128 miles
  • 2009 – 29,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,681 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Middle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear bumper has minor damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,681 miles (+13,431)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    225,681 miles
    Test number
    202240577177
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,250 miles (+6,340)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    212,250 miles
    Test number
    338398128009
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass205,910 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    205,910 miles
    Test number
    355701152863
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail205,909 miles (+6,254)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,909 miles
    Test number
    487109962879
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights cooked inside reflector (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,655 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    199,655 miles
    Test number
    455321243135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail199,153 miles (+11,712)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,153 miles
    Test number
    381515883640
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass187,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,441 miles
    Test number
    194075461322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail187,440 miles (+7,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,440 miles
    Test number
    283619193174
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass180,066 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,066 miles
    Test number
    834993803762
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumper has minor damage

  10. Fail180,064 miles (+13,727)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,064 miles
    Test number
    389978807142
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bumper has minor damage

  11. Pass166,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,337 miles
    Test number
    898229233725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail166,337 miles (+12,783)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,337 miles
    Test number
    554627616800
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass153,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,554 miles
    Test number
    121934487838
    • 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))

  14. Fail153,554 miles (+387)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,554 miles
    Test number
    916352266439
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail153,167 miles (+13,292)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,167 miles
    Test number
    159997472702
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp on

  16. Pass139,875 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,875 miles
    Test number
    801810400202
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on

  17. Fail139,873 miles (+8,890)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,873 miles
    Test number
    366888490031
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light is on

  18. Pass130,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,983 miles
    Test number
    104784798255
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers corroded

  19. Fail130,983 miles (+10,171)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,983 miles
    Test number
    541160201468
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  20. Pass120,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    552396630166
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail120,812 miles (+14,760)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,812 miles
    Test number
    331385836572
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass106,052 miles (+22,128)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,052 miles
    Test number
    896416054364
    • NoteFront brake pads 60% worn
    • NoteRear brake pads 60% worn

  23. Fail83,924 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    228425313208
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass83,924 miles (+13,709)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,924 miles
    Test number
    355365913224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,215 miles (+14,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,215 miles
    Test number
    396926602443
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass56,166 miles (+2,655)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,166 miles
    Test number
    315367401211
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake caliper, damp

  27. Pass53,511 miles (+14,383)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,511 miles
    Test number
    836449231169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,128 miles (+10,019)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,128 miles
    Test number
    640803830134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,109 miles
    Test number
    791564819099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 EVG

Does LM05 EVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 EVG is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 EVG?
The MOT on LM05 EVG is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 EVG done?
LM05 EVG was recorded at 225,681 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 11,248 miles a year.
Has LM05 EVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 EVG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 EVG 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 LM05 EVG find?
LM05 EVG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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