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Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T578 LGOMOT history

T578 LGO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 152,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
152,764 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 LGO was last recorded at 152,764 miles on 6 May 2026, 2,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2019: 112,436 miles, lower than 116,684 miles on 16 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,241 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,523 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,764 miles
  • 2025 – 150,241 miles
  • 2024 – 148,030 miles
  • 2023 – 144,748 miles
  • 2022 – 138,352 miles
  • 2021 – 132,856 miles
  • 2020 – 128,869 miles
  • 2019 – 112,436 miles
  • 2018 – 116,684 miles
  • 2017 – 111,535 miles
  • 2016 – 107,544 miles
  • 2015 – 103,717 miles
  • 2014 – 99,331 miles
  • 2013 – 94,685 miles
  • 2012 – 89,261 miles
  • 2011 – 84,164 miles
  • 2010 – 77,058 miles
  • 2009 – 69,203 miles
  • 2008 – 65,288 miles
  • 2007 – 59,445 miles
  • 2006 – 54,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,764 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak under engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,764 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,764 miles
    Test number
    786619628236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,241 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,241 miles
    Test number
    236581677582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,030 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,030 miles
    Test number
    255896169894
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail148,013 miles (+3,265)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,013 miles
    Test number
    106798753697
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,748 miles (+6,396)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,748 miles
    Test number
    373483006848
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,352 miles (+5,496)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    368770516128
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  7. Pass132,856 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,856 miles
    Test number
    524584779564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  8. Fail132,856 miles (+3,987)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,856 miles
    Test number
    508702268642
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass128,869 miles (+16,433)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,869 miles
    Test number
    427539149886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    803508732077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,436 miles (-4,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,436 miles
    Test number
    139368130594
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass116,684 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,684 miles
    Test number
    669071893483
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail116,683 miles (+5,148)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,683 miles
    Test number
    193452973786
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    767846320313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail111,535 miles (+3,991)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    681052260738
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass107,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    427441335894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,544 miles (+3,827)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    914577139811
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working rear (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass103,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,717 miles
    Test number
    168453585045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,717 miles (+4,386)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,717 miles
    Test number
    778523185024
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass99,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    805292194002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,331 miles (+4,646)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,331 miles
    Test number
    958222894092
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass94,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    279317463033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail94,685 miles (+5,424)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    675267663071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass89,261 miles (+5,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,261 miles
    Test number
    887014582063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass84,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    658390791013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,164 miles (+7,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    866140991055
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass77,058 miles (+7,855)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    124921390487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,203 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,203 miles
    Test number
    964039889002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    901116098018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail65,288 miles (+5,843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,288 miles
    Test number
    913146798095
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass59,445 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,445 miles
    Test number
    543785797001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass54,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    184113666444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail54,292 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    961842766034
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T578 LGO

Does T578 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 LGO is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 LGO?
The MOT on T578 LGO is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 LGO done?
T578 LGO was recorded at 152,764 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has T578 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 LGO has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T578 LGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T578 LGO find?
T578 LGO passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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