The road tax status for SP51 LKU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SP51 LKU?

The MOT for SP51 LKU is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of SP51 LKU?

The recorded mileage for SP51 LKU is 240,828 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SP51 LKU ULEZ compliant?

No, SP51 LKU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · SP51 LKU

SP51 LKU

2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 240,828 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin: 2002 · Dundee
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 11 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 240,828 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2002

Engine

2461cc

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SP51 LKU Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
240,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)

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SP51 LKU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 09:53

MOT Analysis

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Volkswagen Caravelle (SP51 LKU) between July 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 79 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.

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SP51 LKU Mileage History

26/07/2006124,905 mi
26/07/2006124,905 mi
12/11/2007155,658 mi+30,753 mi
10/11/2008171,311 mi+15,653 mi
11/11/2008171,311 mi
09/11/2009187,217 mi+15,906 mi
08/11/2010192,760 mi+5,543 mi
08/11/2010192,760 mi
09/11/2011202,639 mi+9,879 mi
09/11/2011202,639 mi
23/01/2013217,463 mi+14,824 mi
12/12/2013225,451 mi+7,988 mi
24/12/2013225,840 mi+389 mi
17/12/2014226,670 mi+830 mi
04/06/2016227,070 mi+400 mi
21/06/2016227,102 mi+32 mi
08/06/2017228,646 mi+1,544 mi
27/06/2018231,648 mi+3,002 mi
10/07/2018231,650 mi+2 mi
22/06/2019234,013 mi+2,363 mi
02/04/2021236,509 mi+2,496 mi
18/04/2022238,208 mi+1,699 mi
29/04/2022238,209 mi+1 mi
18/04/2023239,050 mi+841 mi
21/04/2023239,058 mi+8 mi
02/05/2024240,152 mi+1,094 mi
29/04/2025240,569 mi+417 mi
13/05/2025240,611 mi+42 mi
28/04/2026240,828 mi+217 mi
28/04/2026240,828 mi

Average of roughly 5,868 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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