1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R521 EGJ
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 136,990 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R521 EGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 136,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R521 EGJ Mileage History
- 17/01/2024129,816 mi
- 28/01/2025132,070 mi+2,254 mi
- 30/01/2025132,070 mi
- 30/01/2026136,989 mi+4,919 mi
- 03/02/2026136,990 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,502 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R521 EGJ 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 (R521 EGJ) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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