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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 BWYMOT history

LS55 BWY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 5 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LS55 BWY grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,280 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BWY was last recorded at 166,280 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,890 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,390 miles
Average per year
7,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,280 miles
  • 2025 – 161,890 miles
  • 2024 – 156,730 miles
  • 2023 – 152,513 miles
  • 2022 – 148,014 miles
  • 2021 – 143,044 miles
  • 2020 – 137,960 miles
  • 2019 – 132,313 miles
  • 2018 – 125,533 miles
  • 2017 – 119,978 miles
  • 2016 – 110,887 miles
  • 2015 – 101,592 miles
  • 2014 – 92,991 miles
  • 2013 – 83,742 miles
  • 2012 – 73,151 miles
  • 2011 – 65,168 miles
  • 2010 – 55,487 miles
  • 2009 – 38,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,280 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Excessive road noise when driven possible wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear N/S/R Tyre Mishapen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,280 miles (+4,390)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,280 miles
    Test number
    943620099307
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  2. Pass161,890 miles (+5,160)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,890 miles
    Test number
    163867715479
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside, Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,730 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,730 miles
    Test number
    753010217406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,513 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,513 miles
    Test number
    461604796229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,014 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,014 miles
    Test number
    924067540818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,044 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,044 miles
    Test number
    272745267187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,960 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,960 miles
    Test number
    940445655789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,958 miles (+5,645)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,958 miles
    Test number
    496392899502
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass132,313 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,313 miles
    Test number
    207398201349
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads wearing thin rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail132,241 miles (+6,708)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,241 miles
    Test number
    207408013751
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass125,533 miles (+5,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,533 miles
    Test number
    439695137353
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass119,978 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,978 miles
    Test number
    743644650692
    • AdvisoryExcessive road noise when driven possible wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R Tyre Mishapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F Door unable to open fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail119,973 miles (+9,086)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,973 miles
    Test number
    159755587819
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S/R Tyre has bulges due to separation in tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExcessive road noise when driven possible wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/S/R Tyre Mishapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front O/S/F Door unable to open fully
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass110,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    944151999924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,887 miles (+9,295)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    976747036609
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass101,592 miles (+8,601)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    101,592 miles
    Test number
    203527123089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,991 miles (+9,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    205437044287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass83,742 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    309948543498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,739 miles (+10,588)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    648373143274
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass73,151 miles (+7,983)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,151 miles
    Test number
    427945642256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    115454441236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail65,168 miles (+9,681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    437654441297
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass55,487 miles (+16,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,487 miles
    Test number
    952903640262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,984 miles (+3,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    411570219114
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  25. Pass35,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    844694819061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BWY

Does LS55 BWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BWY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BWY?
The MOT on LS55 BWY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BWY done?
LS55 BWY was recorded at 166,280 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,363 miles a year.
Has LS55 BWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BWY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS55 BWY 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 BWY find?
LS55 BWY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust silencer corroded.

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