1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R566 ANB
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 188,725 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,725 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
R566 ANB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 188,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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R566 ANB Mileage History
- 10/01/2024186,123 mi
- 25/01/2024186,174 mi+51 mi
- 01/02/2024186,180 mi+6 mi
- 03/02/2025188,711 mi+2,531 mi
- 12/03/2026188,725 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R566 ANB 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 (R566 ANB) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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 (5 issues), Bodywork (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting at towing eye ”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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