1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P42 XUM
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/04/1997. Recorded mileage 197,217 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
P42 XUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 197,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P42 XUM Mileage History
- 01/03/2023163,218 mi
- 21/02/2024173,097 mi+9,879 mi
- 01/03/2024173,112 mi+15 mi
- 07/03/2025183,129 mi+10,017 mi
- 12/03/2026197,217 mi+14,088 mi
Average of roughly 11,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P42 XUM 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 (P42 XUM) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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