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1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.8L Petrol · R512 EGJ

R512 EGJ

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.8L, petrol). First registered 07/08/1997. Recorded mileage 163,713 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/02/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2792cc

R512 EGJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2025
  • 163,713 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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R512 EGJ Mileage History

  1. 07/11/2022157,508 mi
  2. 15/11/2022157,581 mi+73 mi
  3. 13/11/2023162,149 mi+4,568 mi
  4. 19/02/2025163,713 mi+1,564 mi

Average of roughly 2,715 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R512 EGJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (R512 EGJ) between November 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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