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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

LS57 FGJMOT history

LS57 FGJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 7 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LS57 FGJ blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
125,525 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FGJ was last recorded at 125,525 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,021 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,504 miles
Average per year
5,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,525 miles
  • 2021 – 124,021 miles
  • 2020 – 121,371 miles
  • 2019 – 114,218 miles
  • 2018 – 114,218 miles
  • 2017 – 110,361 miles
  • 2016 – 107,990 miles
  • 2015 – 89,892 miles
  • 2014 – 74,861 miles
  • 2013 – 62,177 miles
  • 2011 – 49,553 miles
  • 2010 – 37,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust CorrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Plastic under trays fitted throughout vehicle restricting view of testable components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,525 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    352414337415
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,525 miles (+1,504)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,525 miles
    Test number
    783261303683
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,021 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,021 miles
    Test number
    828774620284
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail124,021 miles (+2,650)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,021 miles
    Test number
    331466794405
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass121,371 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,371 miles
    Test number
    890450268518
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail121,370 miles (+7,152)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,370 miles
    Test number
    823004866663
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre side wall
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  7. Pass114,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    869446496130
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted throughout vehicle restricting view of testable components

  8. Fail114,218 miles (+3,093)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,218 miles
    Test number
    374591996931
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted throughout vehicle restricting view of testable components

  9. Pass111,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    594628655875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,125 miles (+764)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,125 miles
    Test number
    898417945427
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass110,361 miles (+2,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    110,361 miles
    Test number
    339885359207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass107,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    966244287116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail107,990 miles (+38)6 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    452575855187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Fail107,952 miles (+18,060)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    232455936348
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 60 16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 60 16 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,892 miles (+15,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,892 miles
    Test number
    926444915071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    646571854002
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail74,861 miles (+12,684)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    449060454020
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

  18. Fail62,177 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,177 miles
    Test number
    259651013060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm

  19. Pass62,177 miles (+12,624)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,177 miles
    Test number
    317501913048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm

  20. Fail49,553 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    545515411311
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass49,553 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    49,553 miles
    Test number
    828275211367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    391241780245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,638 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,638 miles
    Test number
    430221080264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS57 FGJ

Does LS57 FGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 FGJ is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FGJ?
The MOT on LS57 FGJ is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 FGJ done?
LS57 FGJ was recorded at 125,525 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,822 miles a year.
Has LS57 FGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FGJ has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 FGJ 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 LS57 FGJ find?
LS57 FGJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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