1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P816 FOJ
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 286,062 miles. MOT expired on 07 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 286,062 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P816 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/02/2025
- 286,062 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P816 FOJ Mileage History
- 28/01/2022280,800 mi
- 07/02/2023283,769 mi+2,969 mi
- 08/02/2024285,200 mi+1,431 mi
- 08/02/2024285,200 mi
- 11/02/2025286,062 mi+862 mi
Average of roughly 1,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P816 FOJ 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 (P816 FOJ) between January 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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