
Volkswagen Caravelle
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
LM54 ZFAMOT history
LM54 ZFA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 329,609 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 329,609 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 12,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 ZFA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 ZFA was last recorded at 329,609 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 6,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 323,014 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,595 miles
- Average per year
- 12,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 329,609 miles
- 2025 – 323,014 miles
- 2024 – 316,276 miles
- 2023 – 307,954 miles
- 2022 – 303,088 miles
- 2021 – 295,261 miles
- 2020 – 290,883 miles
- 2019 – 284,276 miles
- 2018 – 278,923 miles
- 2017 – 254,214 miles
- 2016 – 229,541 miles
- 2015 – 223,354 miles
- 2013 – 207,994 miles
- 2012 – 191,703 miles
- 2011 – 170,902 miles
- 2010 – 149,384 miles
- 2009 – 131,623 miles
- 2008 – 123,368 miles
- 2007 – 111,854 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged back seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPad warning light on pads good
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Coil spring corroded both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
33 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass329,609 miles2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 329,609 miles
- Test number
- 769636990489
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged back seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPad warning light on pads good
Fail329,609 miles (+6,595)3 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,609 miles
- Test number
- 773299010411
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged back seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPad warning light on pads good
Pass323,014 miles (+6,738)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 323,014 miles
- Test number
- 440858877117
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass316,276 miles (+8,322)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 316,276 miles
- Test number
- 756843407932
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pads warning lamp on- nearside front wire broken
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass307,954 miles (+4,866)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 307,954 miles
- Test number
- 874916117570
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass303,088 miles (+7,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 303,088 miles
- Test number
- 211212465617
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass295,261 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 295,261 miles
- Test number
- 751920508593
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail295,261 miles (+4,378)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,261 miles
- Test number
- 430693291937
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass290,883 miles4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 290,883 miles
- Test number
- 205161364798
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp dim
Fail290,883 miles (+9)1 dangerous4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,883 miles
- Test number
- 935464807172
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on
- AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp dim
Fail290,874 miles (+6,598)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,874 miles
- Test number
- 290804706275
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear discs poor condition
- AdvisoryCorrosion on all springs
- AdvisoryGearbox and engine oil leaks
- AdvisoryMiddle and rear box casings corroded
- AdvisoryMinor bind on n/s/r brakes
- AdvisoryOil level on min, 1 liter added ... engine noisey
Pass284,276 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 284,276 miles
- Test number
- 417072530258
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass278,923 miles (+24,709)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 278,923 miles
- Test number
- 478829634421
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass254,214 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 254,214 miles
- Test number
- 714195133419
- AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
Fail254,214 miles (+24,673)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,214 miles
- Test number
- 170815182245
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
Pass229,541 miles (+6,187)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 229,541 miles
- Test number
- 143323835682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,354 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,354 miles
- Test number
- 548856135045
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass223,354 miles (+15,360)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 223,354 miles
- Test number
- 736846035044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass207,994 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 207,994 miles
- Test number
- 479230813317
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail207,994 miles (+16,291)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,994 miles
- Test number
- 269599803315
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail191,703 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,703 miles
- Test number
- 387385932310
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront no plate cracked
Pass191,703 miles (+20,801)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 191,703 miles
- Test number
- 648345032357
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront no plate cracked
Fail170,902 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,902 miles
- Test number
- 368922501169
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFron t discs worn
- NoteFront no plate cracked at screws
- NoteOsf inner door handle replaced with string
Pass170,902 miles (+21,518)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 170,902 miles
- Test number
- 569722001152
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFron t discs worn
- NoteFront no plate cracked at screws
- NoteOsf inner door handle replaced with string
Fail149,384 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,384 miles
- Test number
- 382267520065
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass149,384 miles (+17,761)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 149,384 miles
- Test number
- 710727420011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,623 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 131,623 miles
- Test number
- 184889029407
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail131,622 miles (+8,254)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,622 miles
- Test number
- 461579329082
- FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass123,368 miles (+160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 123,368 miles
- Test number
- 192633838045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass123,208 miles (+11,354)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 123,208 miles
- Test number
- 191523908013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,854 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 111,854 miles
- Test number
- 493029147216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,854 miles (+28,222)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,854 miles
- Test number
- 401566047243
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass83,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 83,632 miles
- Test number
- 151270217426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 ZFA
- Does LM54 ZFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 ZFA is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 ZFA?
- The MOT on LM54 ZFA is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 ZFA done?
- LM54 ZFA was recorded at 329,609 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 12,686 miles a year.
- Has LM54 ZFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 ZFA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM54 ZFA 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 LM54 ZFA find?
- LM54 ZFA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and 10 more.
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