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Volkswagen Caravelle

Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LU51 TWOMOT history

LU51 TWO is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LU51 TWO yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,375 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 TWO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 TWO was last recorded at 154,375 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 9,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,905 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,470 miles
Average per year
4,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,375 miles
  • 2025 – 144,905 miles
  • 2024 – 135,945 miles
  • 2023 – 124,637 miles
  • 2022 – 122,462 miles
  • 2021 – 120,495 miles
  • 2020 – 118,463 miles
  • 2019 – 117,459 miles
  • 2018 – 115,517 miles
  • 2017 – 114,804 miles
  • 2016 – 112,442 miles
  • 2015 – 109,330 miles
  • 2014 – 103,996 miles
  • 2013 – 99,809 miles
  • 2012 – 94,504 miles
  • 2011 – 88,963 miles
  • 2010 – 83,392 miles
  • 2009 – 71,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,375 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted front to rear

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.

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front and nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,375 miles (+9,470)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,375 miles
    Test number
    397066484436
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted front to rear

  2. Pass144,905 miles (+8,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,905 miles
    Test number
    457938085207
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,945 miles (+11,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,945 miles
    Test number
    105374237316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,637 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    124,637 miles
    Test number
    173912401772
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion in nearside and offside brake pipes going from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail124,634 miles (+2,172)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,634 miles
    Test number
    838158721278
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside front and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion in nearside and offside brake pipes going from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

  6. Pass122,462 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    493214874075
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (before flexis) coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints slight wear o/s and n/s

  7. Fail122,462 miles (+1,967)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    291203061905
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (before flexis) coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack inner joints slight wear o/s and n/s

  8. Pass120,495 miles (+2,032)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    119810187495
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner steering joints slight wear o/s and n/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass118,463 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    184229915708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,459 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,459 miles
    Test number
    614360848833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,517 miles (+713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,517 miles
    Test number
    449318117921
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre/tail section outer skin split/corroded- not leaking
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded at steering rack

  12. Pass114,804 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    114,804 miles
    Test number
    837928117822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,442 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    112,442 miles
    Test number
    800274480328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,330 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,330 miles
    Test number
    296134605198
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail109,323 miles (+5,327)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,323 miles
    Test number
    625887495084
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass103,996 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    886010724192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail103,996 miles (+4,187)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    325889614181
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass99,809 miles (+5,305)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    686524313169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass94,504 miles (+5,541)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    716202802167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass88,963 miles (+5,571)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,963 miles
    Test number
    266124621444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass83,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,392 miles
    Test number
    231827620182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,392 miles (+12,179)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,392 miles
    Test number
    740367620160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass71,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    252682319251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU51 TWO

Does LU51 TWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 TWO is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 TWO?
The MOT on LU51 TWO is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 TWO done?
LU51 TWO was recorded at 154,375 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
Has LU51 TWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 TWO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LU51 TWO 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 LU51 TWO find?
LU51 TWO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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