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Volkswagen Caravelle

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T546 LGBMOT history

T546 LGB is a white diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 251,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
251,560 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T546 LGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T546 LGB was last recorded at 251,560 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 4,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,186 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,374 miles
Average per year
6,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,560 miles
  • 2024 – 247,186 miles
  • 2023 – 241,600 miles
  • 2022 – 236,969 miles
  • 2021 – 233,908 miles
  • 2020 – 230,552 miles
  • 2019 – 225,880 miles
  • 2018 – 221,227 miles
  • 2017 – 219,423 miles
  • 2016 – 211,391 miles
  • 2015 – 202,806 miles
  • 2014 – 194,396 miles
  • 2013 – 186,877 miles
  • 2012 – 180,223 miles
  • 2011 – 171,343 miles
  • 2010 – 161,528 miles
  • 2009 – 153,850 miles
  • 2008 – 144,562 miles
  • 2007 – 133,762 miles
  • 2006 – 121,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,560 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front & Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,560 miles (+4,374)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    251,560 miles
    Test number
    586074318022
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass247,186 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    247,186 miles
    Test number
    822141593126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass241,600 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    241,600 miles
    Test number
    376460985259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail241,594 miles (+4,625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,594 miles
    Test number
    397994971257
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass236,969 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    236,969 miles
    Test number
    274463319542
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front & Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail236,957 miles (+3,049)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,957 miles
    Test number
    514534760690
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front & Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass233,908 miles (+75)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    233,908 miles
    Test number
    382416237341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail233,833 miles (+3,281)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,833 miles
    Test number
    910718238438
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords chunk out of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass230,552 miles (+4,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    230,552 miles
    Test number
    158308591530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass225,880 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    225,880 miles
    Test number
    387414164709
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail225,856 miles (+4,629)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,856 miles
    Test number
    328579070843
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass221,227 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    221,227 miles
    Test number
    221713018852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass219,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    219,423 miles
    Test number
    107675284529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail219,423 miles (+8,032)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,423 miles
    Test number
    106482458824
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass211,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    211,391 miles
    Test number
    286109563615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail211,391 miles (+8,585)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,391 miles
    Test number
    641877912098
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass202,806 miles (+8,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    202,806 miles
    Test number
    465965565089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  18. Pass194,396 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    194,396 miles
    Test number
    857650074097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail194,386 miles (+7,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,386 miles
    Test number
    298806764073
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass186,877 miles (+6,654)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    186,877 miles
    Test number
    375973773036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass180,223 miles (+76)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    180,223 miles
    Test number
    997294482022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChild seats fitted in both outer rear seats not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake discs

  22. Fail180,147 miles (+8,804)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,147 miles
    Test number
    838518862076
    • DangerousNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber bottom bushes are cracking
    • NoteChild seats fitted in all 3rd row seats
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge
    • NoteRear & centre exhaust rubbers are badly perished

  23. Pass171,343 miles (+11)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    171,343 miles
    Test number
    698310671063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail171,332 miles (+9,804)2 dangerous4 failures2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,332 miles
    Test number
    535537951009
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth handbrake cable outer covers broken

  25. Pass161,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    161,528 miles
    Test number
    811003950014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail161,528 miles (+7,678)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,528 miles
    Test number
    312868440024
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass153,850 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    153,850 miles
    Test number
    763407939080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail153,850 miles (+9,288)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,850 miles
    Test number
    494664239092
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass144,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    144,562 miles
    Test number
    420430518094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail144,562 miles (+10,800)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,562 miles
    Test number
    512970018089
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  31. Pass133,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    181260737070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail133,762 miles (+12,163)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    651929427036
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  33. Pass121,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    233294836060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T546 LGB

Does T546 LGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T546 LGB is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T546 LGB?
The MOT on T546 LGB is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T546 LGB done?
T546 LGB was recorded at 251,560 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 6,542 miles a year.
Has T546 LGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T546 LGB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T546 LGB 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 T546 LGB find?
T546 LGB passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot.

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