Volkswagen Caravelle
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,461 cc
R291 LCDMOT history
R291 LCD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 8 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 121,698 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,727 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R291 LCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Caravelle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 8 Jul 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R291 LCD was last recorded at 121,698 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,694 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,004 miles
- Average per year
- 3,727 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,698 miles
- 2025 – 119,694 miles
- 2024 – 117,778 miles
- 2023 – 114,208 miles
- 2022 – 111,589 miles
- 2021 – 109,261 miles
- 2020 – 109,071 miles
- 2019 – 108,188 miles
- 2018 – 107,052 miles
- 2017 – 105,965 miles
- 2016 – 103,406 miles
- 2015 – 99,734 miles
- 2014 – 94,521 miles
- 2013 – 89,491 miles
- 2012 – 84,083 miles
- 2011 – 79,742 miles
- 2010 – 73,368 miles
- 2009 – 67,758 miles
- 2008 – 60,638 miles
- 2007 – 53,415 miles
- 2006 – 46,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,698 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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,698 miles (+2,004)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 121,698 miles
- Test number
- 735019019014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,694 miles (+1,916)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 119,694 miles
- Test number
- 514314310082
- AdvisoryCentral row of seats removed
- AdvisoryFront bumper impact beam corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,778 miles (+3,570)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 117,778 miles
- Test number
- 176923634720
- AdvisoryCentral row seats been removed
- AdvisoryFront bumper impact beam quite corroded
Pass114,208 miles (+2,619)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 114,208 miles
- Test number
- 135626398979
- AdvisoryCentral row of seats have been removed at time of test ( so seat belts not checked for that row)
Pass111,589 miles (+2,328)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 111,589 miles
- Test number
- 804344008546
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread is starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,261 miles (+190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 109,261 miles
- Test number
- 847658895073
- AdvisoryNearside Front rubber flexi brake pipe starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is starting to perish
- AdvisoryOffside Front rubber flexi brake pipe starting to perish
Pass109,071 miles (+883)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 109,071 miles
- Test number
- 807704311500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass108,188 miles (+1,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 108,188 miles
- Test number
- 291949590138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass107,052 miles (+1,087)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 107,052 miles
- Test number
- 746523925096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,965 miles (+2,559)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 105,965 miles
- Test number
- 470547649958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,406 miles (+3,672)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,406 miles
- Test number
- 933870876494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,734 miles (+5,213)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 99,734 miles
- Test number
- 366365375174
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass94,521 miles (+5,030)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 94,521 miles
- Test number
- 277584264454
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front exhaust bracket corroded heavily
Pass89,491 miles (+5,408)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 89,491 miles
- Test number
- 225031073452
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteEngine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection
- NoteO/s/f, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer walls are cracking
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass84,083 miles (+4,341)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 84,083 miles
- Test number
- 225226562145
- NoteOil leak
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass79,742 miles (+6,374)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 79,742 miles
- Test number
- 449696761125
- NoteFront number plate characters slightly faded
Pass73,368 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 73,368 miles
- Test number
- 970718360100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,365 miles (+5,607)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,365 miles
- Test number
- 251687560404
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass67,758 miles (+7,120)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 67,758 miles
- Test number
- 130548969182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear registration plate marked but meets test requirements at time of test
Pass60,638 miles (+7,223)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 60,638 miles
- Test number
- 464029768136
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass53,415 miles (+6,692)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 53,415 miles
- Test number
- 392151277144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 46,723 miles
- Test number
- 503320466104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R291 LCD
- Does R291 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R291 LCD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R291 LCD?
- The MOT on R291 LCD is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R291 LCD done?
- R291 LCD was recorded at 121,698 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,727 miles a year.
- Has R291 LCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R291 LCD has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2010.
- Has the mileage on R291 LCD 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 R291 LCD find?
- R291 LCD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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