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Volkswagen Caravelle

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

LS55 PWOMOT history

LS55 PWO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LS55 PWO grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,261 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 PWO
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
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 PWO was last recorded at 168,261 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 6,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,443 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,818 miles
Average per year
8,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,261 miles
  • 2025 – 161,443 miles
  • 2024 – 151,361 miles
  • 2023 – 138,981 miles
  • 2022 – 134,820 miles
  • 2021 – 129,696 miles
  • 2020 – 126,536 miles
  • 2018 – 116,968 miles
  • 2017 – 112,076 miles
  • 2016 – 108,024 miles
  • 2015 – 95,673 miles
  • 2014 – 78,113 miles
  • 2013 – 69,063 miles
  • 2012 – 62,569 miles
  • 2011 – 56,911 miles
  • 2010 – 43,875 miles
  • 2009 – 32,332 miles
  • 2008 – 21,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,261 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,261 miles (+6,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,261 miles
    Test number
    795731314196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,443 miles (+10,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,443 miles
    Test number
    278134832059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass151,361 miles (+438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    151,361 miles
    Test number
    999110076961
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail150,923 miles (+11,942)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,923 miles
    Test number
    761195216897
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,981 miles (+4,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    138,981 miles
    Test number
    292776197800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass134,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    469481062086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail134,820 miles (+5,124)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    597568155519
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass129,696 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,696 miles
    Test number
    194686891862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,536 miles (+9,568)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,536 miles
    Test number
    690103886164
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass116,968 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,968 miles
    Test number
    877066057538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,768 miles (+4,692)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    232500024677
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass112,076 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,076 miles
    Test number
    279035567785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,024 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,024 miles
    Test number
    974358577326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    775238815554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,673 miles (+17,560)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    544801334488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail78,113 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,113 miles
    Test number
    137600434378
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass78,113 miles (+9,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,113 miles
    Test number
    497150734349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass69,063 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,063 miles
    Test number
    249159423359
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail69,044 miles (+6,475)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,044 miles
    Test number
    188586223366
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAll rear seats removed
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,569 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,569 miles
    Test number
    217767882204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,911 miles (+13,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    477425821480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,875 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    800082710392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,332 miles (+11,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,332 miles
    Test number
    150201229394
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    424466738491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 PWO

Does LS55 PWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 PWO is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 PWO?
The MOT on LS55 PWO is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 PWO done?
LS55 PWO was recorded at 168,261 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
Has LS55 PWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 PWO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 PWO 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 PWO find?
LS55 PWO passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch.

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