1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · P786 CTO
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 132,897 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P786 CTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 132,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P786 CTO Mileage History
- 15/01/202296,469 mi
- 07/01/2023143,249 mi+46,780 mi
- 03/02/2024505,944 km
- 15/03/2025128,460 mi
- 18/04/2026132,897 mi+4,437 mi
Average of roughly 8,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P786 CTO 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 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (P786 CTO) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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