1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R851 GOO
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/04/1998. Recorded mileage 191,652 miles. MOT valid until 17/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R851 GOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 191,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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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R851 GOO Mileage History
- 07/06/2024187,993 mi
- 13/06/2024187,995 mi+2 mi
- 19/06/2025189,909 mi+1,914 mi
- 12/06/2026191,652 mi+1,743 mi
- 12/06/2026191,652 mi
Average of roughly 1,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R851 GOO 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 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R851 GOO) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 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: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Front Seat belt missing Buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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