1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P707 BBW
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11/06/1997. Recorded mileage 194,680 miles. MOT valid until 15/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
P707 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 194,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
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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P707 BBW Mileage History
- 07/11/2023176,669 mi
- 06/11/2024187,344 mi+10,675 mi
- 12/11/2024187,467 mi+123 mi
- 04/11/2025194,677 mi+7,210 mi
- 07/11/2025194,680 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P707 BBW 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 (P707 BBW) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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