1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R904 CET
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 221,065 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R904 CET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 221,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R904 CET Mileage History
- 19/12/2022208,908 mi
- 09/03/2024210,750 mi+1,842 mi
- 03/02/2025211,764 mi+1,014 mi
- 28/01/2026221,046 mi+9,282 mi
- 10/02/2026221,065 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R904 CET 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 (R904 CET) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working both stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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