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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

LS53 PGYMOT history

LS53 PGY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,114 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 PGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 PGY was last recorded at 111,114 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 9,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,903 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,211 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,114 miles
  • 2025 – 101,903 miles
  • 2024 – 93,969 miles
  • 2023 – 85,574 miles
  • 2022 – 78,659 miles
  • 2020 – 75,984 miles
  • 2019 – 73,772 miles
  • 2018 – 69,952 miles
  • 2017 – 66,291 miles
  • 2016 – 63,008 miles
  • 2015 – 60,177 miles
  • 2014 – 56,124 miles
  • 2013 – 51,667 miles
  • 2012 – 46,845 miles
  • 2011 – 42,576 miles
  • 2010 – 38,832 miles
  • 2009 – 36,383 miles
  • 2008 – 31,401 miles
  • 2006 – 27,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,114 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside
  • AdvisoryCentral Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,114 miles (+9,211)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    674438383978
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,903 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    550544413339
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  3. Fail101,903 miles (+7,934)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    527308411809
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both seats
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Pass93,969 miles (+8,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,969 miles
    Test number
    812870571355
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged offside
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,574 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    192943462899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,564 miles (+6,905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,564 miles
    Test number
    512731851458
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  7. Pass78,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    833655545310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,659 miles (+2,675)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,659 miles
    Test number
    266797188431
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,984 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,984 miles
    Test number
    653234469093
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,977 miles (+2,205)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,977 miles
    Test number
    215539272873
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    312565560331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,772 miles (+3,820)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    227597130802
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass69,952 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    486320270570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    382380695149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,291 miles (+3,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    871157968042
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    920306146209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,008 miles (+2,831)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    489906832616
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass60,177 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    995583750128
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount has a slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side mirror slightly cracked

  19. Fail60,176 miles (+4,052)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,176 miles
    Test number
    503520486690
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount has a slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f side mirror slightly cracked

  20. Pass56,124 miles (+4,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    947680514385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass51,667 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,667 miles
    Test number
    149240633325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,845 miles (+4,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    227757922326
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outside edge

  23. Pass42,576 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,576 miles
    Test number
    445612221414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,832 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,832 miles
    Test number
    674714300224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,383 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,383 miles
    Test number
    650089119261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    834730538067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail31,401 miles (+4,112)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,401 miles
    Test number
    884079028095
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass27,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,289 miles
    Test number
    342259936328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 PGY

Does LS53 PGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS53 PGY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS53 PGY?
The MOT on LS53 PGY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS53 PGY done?
LS53 PGY was recorded at 111,114 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has LS53 PGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 PGY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 PGY 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 LS53 PGY find?
LS53 PGY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside; central outer child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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