Volkswagen Caravelle
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc
LT52 BSUMOT history
LT52 BSU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 26 of 34 MOT tests, with 242,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 242,432 mi
- At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 26 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,530 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT52 BSU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT52 BSU was last recorded at 242,432 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 4,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Apr 2011: 32,699 miles, lower than 321,489 miles on 9 Apr 2011.
- 13 Dec 2013: 139,572 miles, lower than 364,571 miles on 1 Sept 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 237,660 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,772 miles
- Average per year
- 4,530 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 242,432 miles
- 2024 – 237,660 miles
- 2023 – 231,593 miles
- 2022 – 220,321 miles
- 2021 – 205,836 miles
- 2020 – 201,653 miles
- 2019 – 197,507 miles
- 2018 – 189,177 miles
- 2017 – 179,789 miles
- 2016 – 169,081 miles
- 2015 – 160,840 miles
- 2014 – 148,847 miles
- 2013 – 139,572 miles
- 2012 – 364,571 miles
- 2011 – 336,013 miles
- 2010 – 304,881 miles
- 2009 – 268,937 miles
- 2008 – 233,384 miles
- 2007 – 196,676 miles
- 2006 – 154,508 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass242,432 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
34 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,432 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 242,432 miles
- Test number
- 762971746490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass237,660 miles (+6,067)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 237,660 miles
- Test number
- 786851032462
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass231,593 miles (+11,272)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 231,593 miles
- Test number
- 333909895515
- MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass220,321 miles (+14,485)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 220,321 miles
- Test number
- 972321697017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,836 miles (+4,183)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 205,836 miles
- Test number
- 688051684541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,653 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 201,653 miles
- Test number
- 316716992208
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail201,652 miles (+4,145)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,652 miles
- Test number
- 922327097472
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,507 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 197,507 miles
- Test number
- 181256391149
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,507 miles (+8,330)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,507 miles
- Test number
- 493525644569
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,177 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 189,177 miles
- Test number
- 399310963478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryH/brake cable support spring broken
Fail189,177 miles (+9,388)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,177 miles
- Test number
- 504181725241
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning lamp on but pads look ok (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryH/brake cable support spring broken
Pass179,789 miles (+10,708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 179,789 miles
- Test number
- 367641501344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass169,081 miles (+8,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 169,081 miles
- Test number
- 363634133042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass160,840 miles (+11,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 160,840 miles
- Test number
- 238116176979
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass148,847 miles (+9,275)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 148,847 miles
- Test number
- 906809544364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,572 miles (-224,999)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 139,572 miles
- Test number
- 405597443416
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass364,571 miles (+13,134)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 364,571 miles
- Test number
- 826315342293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass351,437 miles (+15,424)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 351,437 miles
- Test number
- 679831392024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail336,013 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 336,013 miles
- Test number
- 377300051284
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass336,013 miles (+303,314)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 336,013 miles
- Test number
- 948260751204
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass32,699 miles (-288,790)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 32,699 miles
- Test number
- 179208201172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail321,489 miles (+16,608)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 321,489 miles
- Test number
- 348989191086
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass304,881 miles (+13,625)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 304,881 miles
- Test number
- 283720070201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass291,256 miles (+22,319)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 291,256 miles
- Test number
- 181504040139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass268,937 miles (+12,108)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 268,937 miles
- Test number
- 153544759229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,829 miles (+23,445)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 256,829 miles
- Test number
- 692564059154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass233,384 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 233,384 miles
- Test number
- 201246558254
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail233,384 miles (+16,099)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,384 miles
- Test number
- 360866558243
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass217,285 miles (+20,609)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 217,285 miles
- Test number
- 250205308476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,676 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 196,676 miles
- Test number
- 352791767216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,676 miles (+10,428)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,676 miles
- Test number
- 521331267251
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass186,248 miles (+711)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 186,248 miles
- Test number
- 781065687194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,537 miles (+31,029)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,537 miles
- Test number
- 674128877138
- FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass154,508 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 154,508 miles
- Test number
- 372318656232
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about LT52 BSU
- Does LT52 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 BSU is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT52 BSU?
- The MOT on LT52 BSU is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT52 BSU done?
- LT52 BSU was recorded at 242,432 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,530 miles a year.
- Has LT52 BSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT52 BSU has failed 8 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on LT52 BSU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LT52 BSU find?
- LT52 BSU passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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