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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LX06 DBUMOT history

LX06 DBU is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 19 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,436 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX06 DBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX06 DBU was last recorded at 167,436 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,653 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,783 miles
Average per year
7,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,436 miles
  • 2024 – 163,653 miles
  • 2023 – 159,167 miles
  • 2022 – 154,359 miles
  • 2021 – 146,244 miles
  • 2020 – 137,331 miles
  • 2019 – 123,195 miles
  • 2018 – 116,376 miles
  • 2017 – 109,832 miles
  • 2016 – 102,965 miles
  • 2015 – 94,637 miles
  • 2014 – 84,673 miles
  • 2013 – 77,028 miles
  • 2012 – 74,915 miles
  • 2011 – 59,692 miles
  • 2010 – 47,757 miles
  • 2009 – 36,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,436 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Coolant level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust box corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,436 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,436 miles
    Test number
    262284310486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail167,436 miles (+3,783)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,436 miles
    Test number
    508891247004
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,653 miles (+4,486)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,653 miles
    Test number
    538398745192
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,167 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,167 miles
    Test number
    929459735052
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail159,167 miles (+4,808)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,167 miles
    Test number
    754219297585
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass154,359 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    992241878008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,244 miles
    Test number
    475041221235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,244 miles (+8,913)3 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,244 miles
    Test number
    738239923499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass137,331 miles (+14,136)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,331 miles
    Test number
    684454426072
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,195 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,195 miles
    Test number
    513083781491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass116,376 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,376 miles
    Test number
    553452197139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    814294634175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,832 miles (+6,867)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    518790844176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass102,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    591305420191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,965 miles (+8,328)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,965 miles
    Test number
    875395177376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass94,637 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    885791025100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,673 miles (+7,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,673 miles
    Test number
    798737824128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    226475193049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,028 miles (+2,113)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    105764093469
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass74,915 miles (+15,223)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,915 miles
    Test number
    558763402189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,692 miles (+11,935)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,692 miles
    Test number
    695161491077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,757 miles (+10,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,757 miles
    Test number
    700477190041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    571322319164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX06 DBU

Does LX06 DBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX06 DBU expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX06 DBU?
The MOT on LX06 DBU expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX06 DBU done?
LX06 DBU was recorded at 167,436 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
Has LX06 DBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX06 DBU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LX06 DBU 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 LX06 DBU find?
LX06 DBU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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