Dodge (usa) Caliber SXT A

Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LX56 VGKMOT history

LX56 VGK is an orange petrol Dodge (usa) Caliber SXT A first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,891 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Dodge (usa)
Model
Caliber SXT A
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VGK was last recorded at 112,891 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 12,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,568 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,323 miles
Average per year
6,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,891 miles
  • 2024 – 100,568 miles
  • 2023 – 96,626 miles
  • 2022 – 88,283 miles
  • 2021 – 82,049 miles
  • 2020 – 78,509 miles
  • 2019 – 71,771 miles
  • 2018 – 67,105 miles
  • 2017 – 58,860 miles
  • 2015 – 49,917 miles
  • 2013 – 41,109 miles
  • 2012 – 34,835 miles
  • 2011 – 26,502 miles
  • 2010 – 22,193 miles
  • 2009 – 14,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,891 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to exccessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,891 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    579736811854
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to exccess

  2. Fail112,891 miles (+12,323)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,891 miles
    Test number
    621343195095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to exccess

  3. Pass100,568 miles (+3,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,568 miles
    Test number
    559305614260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded but not to exccess

  4. Pass96,626 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    105027649918
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rack joints slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded

  5. Fail96,626 miles (+2,059)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    260100603037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rack joints slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slightly corroded

  6. Pass94,567 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    787346110689
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,315 miles (+6,032)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,315 miles
    Test number
    533599688747
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,283 miles (+6,234)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    195525590784
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML light on the dashboard
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass82,049 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    991506604840
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail82,049 miles (+3,540)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    722303734492
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,509 miles (+6,738)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    635139231818
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray covers fitted

  12. Pass71,771 miles (+4,666)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    859895994705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,105 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,105 miles
    Test number
    768159828246
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail66,334 miles (+7,474)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,334 miles
    Test number
    993579909596
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,860 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    532787431590
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTpms lamp on

  16. Fail58,773 miles (+8,856)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,773 miles
    Test number
    207939792130
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass49,917 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    318597069329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail49,917 miles (+114)2 dangerous6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,917 miles
    Test number
    831783735193
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail49,803 miles (+8,694)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,803 miles
    Test number
    843799286172
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass41,109 miles (+6,274)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    146238413343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,835 miles (+8,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    368605312398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass26,502 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    478711121211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,193 miles (+8,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,193 miles
    Test number
    384159920245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,028 miles
    Test number
    841853239209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 VGK

Does LX56 VGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VGK is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VGK?
The MOT on LX56 VGK is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VGK done?
LX56 VGK was recorded at 112,891 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,014 miles a year.
Has LX56 VGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VGK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LX56 VGK 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 LX56 VGK find?
LX56 VGK passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, and 2 more.

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