1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 24.6L Diesel · KNZ 7546
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (24.6L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 239,956 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 24.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 24559cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
KNZ 7546 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2025
- 239,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KNZ 7546 Mileage History
- 13/09/2022230,560 mi
- 15/09/2022230,560 mi
- 25/07/2024238,461 mi+7,901 mi
- 21/10/2024239,931 mi+1,470 mi
- 14/10/2025239,956 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 3,045 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KNZ 7546 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (KNZ 7546) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose minimum 3 loose/insecure. (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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