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1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R971 CKP

R971 CKP

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/04/1998. Recorded mileage 215,842 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/01/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2459cc

R971 CKP Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2023
  • 215,842 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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R971 CKP Mileage History

  1. 11/10/2021212,791 mi
  2. 19/10/2021212,880 mi+89 mi
  3. 26/01/2023215,842 mi+2,962 mi

Average of roughly 2,361 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R971 CKP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R971 CKP) between October 2021 and January 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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