1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P566 NVF
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 265,656 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P566 NVF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2017
- 265,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P566 NVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (P566 NVF) between January 2006 and October 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dir”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
P566 NVF Mileage History
- 09/01/2006160,688 mi
- 23/10/2006164,020 mi+3,332 mi
- 17/10/2007179,199 mi+15,179 mi
- 21/10/2008185,662 mi+6,463 mi
- 22/10/2008185,669 mi+7 mi
- 05/10/2009197,149 mi+11,480 mi
- 11/10/2010204,829 mi+7,680 mi
- 18/10/2011216,540 mi+11,711 mi
- 17/10/2012225,804 mi+9,264 mi
- 19/10/2012225,817 mi+13 mi
- 23/09/2013231,656 mi+5,839 mi
- 22/10/2014245,507 mi+13,851 mi
- 22/10/2015260,857 mi+15,350 mi
- 22/10/2015260,857 mi
- 24/10/2016273,605 mi+12,748 mi
- 16/10/2017265,656 mi-7,949 mi
Average of roughly 8,920 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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