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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

LS09 KXUMOT history

LS09 KXU is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 192,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LS09 KXU black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
192,365 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 KXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 KXU was last recorded at 192,365 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 9,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,246 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,119 miles
Average per year
10,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,365 miles
  • 2025 – 183,246 miles
  • 2024 – 173,054 miles
  • 2023 – 171,207 miles
  • 2022 – 165,350 miles
  • 2021 – 157,985 miles
  • 2020 – 156,468 miles
  • 2019 – 147,939 miles
  • 2018 – 135,907 miles
  • 2017 – 121,422 miles
  • 2016 – 111,763 miles
  • 2015 – 96,998 miles
  • 2014 – 83,303 miles
  • 2013 – 66,765 miles
  • 2012 – 33,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,365 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,365 miles (+9,119)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    192,365 miles
    Test number
    174778933960
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass183,246 miles (+10,192)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,246 miles
    Test number
    266436214022
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass173,054 miles (+1,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    173,054 miles
    Test number
    584709736892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Pass171,207 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,207 miles
    Test number
    431280368065
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  5. Pass165,350 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,350 miles
    Test number
    895002026145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint rubber perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded centre and rear box's
  6. Fail165,346 miles (+7,361)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,346 miles
    Test number
    338818583959
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint rubber perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded centre and rear box's
  7. Pass157,985 miles (+122)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    157,985 miles
    Test number
    361589500191
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Fail157,863 miles (+2)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,863 miles
    Test number
    989532386272
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  9. Fail157,861 miles (+1,393)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,861 miles
    Test number
    518991068706
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
  10. Pass156,468 miles (+8,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    875774698382
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass147,939 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,939 miles
    Test number
    755391963129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,930 miles (+12,023)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,930 miles
    Test number
    908738982398
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass135,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    799712531257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,907 miles (+14,485)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,907 miles
    Test number
    356156304928
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass121,422 miles (+9,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,422 miles
    Test number
    182108141167
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryParts of the exhaust are in poor condition
  16. Pass111,763 miles (+14,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    111,763 miles
    Test number
    567409319101
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass96,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    726104487238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,998 miles (+13,695)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    998819229591
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass83,303 miles (+16,538)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    408561654467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,765 miles (+14,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    295017453358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass51,914 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    139149673407
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge
  22. Fail51,914 miles (+18,430)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,914 miles
    Test number
    349042473008
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing unevenly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre bald on inner edge
  23. Pass33,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,484 miles
    Test number
    149201832097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 KXU

Does LS09 KXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 KXU is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 KXU?
The MOT on LS09 KXU is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 KXU done?
LS09 KXU was recorded at 192,365 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 10,916 miles a year.
Has LS09 KXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 KXU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS09 KXU 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 LS09 KXU find?
LS09 KXU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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