1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan 2.5L Diesel · R965 HCA
1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 50,938 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN MOTOR CARAVAN
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R965 HCA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 50,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R965 HCA Mileage History
- 22/07/200619,560 mi
- 31/03/200719,679 mi+119 mi
- 27/03/200822,487 mi+2,808 mi
- 24/03/200924,487 mi+2,000 mi
- 24/03/200924,487 mi
- 15/03/201075,963 mi+51,476 mi
- 25/03/201127,117 mi-48,846 mi
- 30/03/201127,118 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/201228,524 mi+1,406 mi
- 29/03/201228,524 mi
- 20/03/201329,499 mi+975 mi
- 24/03/201431,310 mi+1,811 mi
- 24/03/201431,310 mi
- 18/06/201532,625 mi+1,315 mi
- 14/06/201635,449 mi+2,824 mi
- 12/06/201737,484 mi+2,035 mi
- 13/06/201737,485 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/201838,026 mi+541 mi
- 18/06/201939,455 mi+1,429 mi
- 18/06/201939,455 mi
- 12/06/202040,924 mi+1,469 mi
- 15/06/202143,356 mi+2,432 mi
- 23/03/202347,096 mi+3,740 mi
- 22/03/202448,120 mi+1,024 mi
- 14/03/202548,639 mi+519 mi
- 13/05/202650,938 mi+2,299 mi
- 09/06/202650,938 mi
Average of roughly 1,578 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R965 HCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Motor Caravan (R965 HCA) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))”.
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