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Volkswagen Caravelle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 BWJMOT history

LS55 BWJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 23 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LS55 BWJ silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,493 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
23 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BWJ was last recorded at 134,493 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,254 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,493 miles
  • 2024 – 134,254 miles
  • 2023 – 133,849 miles
  • 2022 – 133,524 miles
  • 2021 – 132,877 miles
  • 2020 – 132,245 miles
  • 2019 – 129,165 miles
  • 2018 – 122,921 miles
  • 2017 – 116,727 miles
  • 2016 – 110,929 miles
  • 2015 – 104,047 miles
  • 2014 – 98,690 miles
  • 2013 – 93,387 miles
  • 2012 – 86,360 miles
  • 2010 – 75,701 miles
  • 2009 – 65,329 miles
  • 2008 – 48,775 miles
  • 2007 – 30,002 miles
  • 2006 – 15,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,493 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    489407559397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,489 miles (+235)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,489 miles
    Test number
    954578148214
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted failing on arb link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Pass134,254 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,254 miles
    Test number
    566057568417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,849 miles (+325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,849 miles
    Test number
    901086463528
    • AdvisoryN/S/R spring seat mount missing
    • AdvisoryO/S/F flexi brake hose slightly twisted

  5. Pass133,524 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,524 miles
    Test number
    733021107967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,877 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,877 miles
    Test number
    874797301482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,876 miles (+631)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,876 miles
    Test number
    744158151060
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass132,245 miles (+3,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    854421207173
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre & Rear Outer Skins Corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass129,165 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,165 miles
    Test number
    558704621716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,091 miles (+6,170)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,091 miles
    Test number
    383111918421
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rubber cover is also split on the upper ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass122,921 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,921 miles
    Test number
    450144364304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail122,915 miles (+6,188)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    324556778407
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    697172010090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,727 miles (+5,798)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,727 miles
    Test number
    701760158933
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass110,929 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,929 miles
    Test number
    515357768306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,047 miles
    Test number
    289571215161
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail104,047 miles (+5,357)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,047 miles
    Test number
    299290815403
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass98,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    206378114460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail98,690 miles (+5,303)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    826028714189
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,387 miles (+7,027)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,387 miles
    Test number
    639399203169
    • DangerousBOTH REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass86,360 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    86,360 miles
    Test number
    226146812141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,701 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,701 miles
    Test number
    804777300370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,478 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,478 miles
    Test number
    864625920194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,329 miles (+12,707)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,329 miles
    Test number
    460826609335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,622 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    381775429185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,775 miles (+12,283)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    382149308321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,492 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,492 miles
    Test number
    281307428407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,002 miles (+3,570)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    542310317392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,432 miles (+10,847)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    154648327196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,585 miles
    Test number
    570254806331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BWJ

Does LS55 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BWJ is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BWJ?
The MOT on LS55 BWJ is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BWJ done?
LS55 BWJ was recorded at 134,493 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LS55 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BWJ has failed 7 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 BWJ 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 LS55 BWJ find?
LS55 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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