
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass171,207 miles (+5,857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 171,207 miles
- Test number
- 431280368065
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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))
Pass147,939 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 147,939 miles
- Test number
- 755391963129
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass135,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 135,907 miles
- Test number
- 799712531257
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
Pass96,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,998 miles
- Test number
- 726104487238
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass83,303 miles (+16,538)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 83,303 miles
- Test number
- 408561654467
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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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