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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

LR08 UATMOT history

LR08 UAT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
174,914 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 UAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 UAT was last recorded at 174,914 miles on 11 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2023: 126,647 miles, lower than 126,670 miles on 30 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
174,903 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,914 miles
  • 2025 – 157,547 miles
  • 2024 – 140,628 miles
  • 2023 – 126,647 miles
  • 2022 – 110,856 miles
  • 2021 – 98,596 miles
  • 2020 – 96,775 miles
  • 2019 – 88,980 miles
  • 2018 – 81,437 miles
  • 2017 – 75,416 miles
  • 2016 – 67,492 miles
  • 2015 – 58,850 miles
  • 2014 – 49,730 miles
  • 2013 – 40,625 miles
  • 2012 – 35,843 miles
  • 2011 – 26,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,914 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 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,914 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    174,914 miles
    Test number
    671502389339
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,903 miles (+17,356)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,903 miles
    Test number
    417574816942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,547 miles (+16,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,547 miles
    Test number
    889591781822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,628 miles
    Test number
    904418250180
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,628 miles (+13,981)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,628 miles
    Test number
    619238525830
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,647 miles (-23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    274527017399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail126,670 miles (+15,814)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,670 miles
    Test number
    129448498722
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass110,856 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    585012442238
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail110,856 miles (+12,260)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,856 miles
    Test number
    677098130762
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass98,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,596 miles
    Test number
    361555132780
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged

  11. Fail98,596 miles (+1,821)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,596 miles
    Test number
    903337277135
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged

  12. Pass96,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    96,775 miles
    Test number
    953494819808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,775 miles (+7,795)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,775 miles
    Test number
    213022420682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass88,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    352036226375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,980 miles (+7,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    299908458459
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass81,437 miles (+6,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    81,437 miles
    Test number
    230458839714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  17. Pass75,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    225211454279
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded

  18. Fail75,416 miles (+7,924)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    481270684536
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer corroded

  19. Pass67,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    264859734701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

  20. Fail67,492 miles (+8,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,492 miles
    Test number
    706241630735
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

  21. Pass58,850 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,850 miles
    Test number
    996498175086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail58,831 miles (+9,101)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    919367775006
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass49,730 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    387330584076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,625 miles (+4,782)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,625 miles
    Test number
    728562873024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  25. Pass35,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    899281082049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,843 miles (+9,454)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    615401282096
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Fail26,389 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    437694081057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass26,389 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    897644981035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 UAT

Does LR08 UAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 UAT is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 UAT?
The MOT on LR08 UAT is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 UAT done?
LR08 UAT was recorded at 174,914 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 9,817 miles a year.
Has LR08 UAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 UAT has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 UAT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 UAT find?
LR08 UAT passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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