1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · S160 EOB
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 174,567 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2370cc
S160 EOB Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 174,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (49 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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S160 EOB Mileage History
- 11/10/2005165,238 mi
- 07/11/2006173,869 mi+8,631 mi
- 31/10/2007185,578 mi+11,709 mi
- 05/11/2007185,780 mi+202 mi
- 04/11/2008195,778 mi+9,998 mi
- 07/11/2008195,838 mi+60 mi
- 09/11/2009204,218 mi+8,380 mi
- 05/11/2010213,226 mi+9,008 mi
- 13/11/2010213,245 mi+19 mi
- 26/01/2012123,695 mi-89,550 mi
- 10/01/2013129,542 mi+5,847 mi
- 14/01/2013129,591 mi+49 mi
- 10/01/2014135,018 mi+5,427 mi
- 13/01/2014135,019 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/2014142,593 mi+7,574 mi
- 25/09/2014142,593 mi
- 25/09/2015145,438 mi+2,845 mi
- 11/10/2016149,631 mi+4,193 mi
- 14/10/2016149,659 mi+28 mi
- 11/10/2017153,483 mi+3,824 mi
- 13/10/2017153,529 mi+46 mi
- 06/03/2019154,347 mi+818 mi
- 08/03/2019157,348 mi+3,001 mi
- 11/03/2020155,169 mi-2,179 mi
- 04/03/2021156,568 mi+1,399 mi
- 08/03/2022159,676 mi+3,108 mi
- 15/03/2023167,686 mi+8,010 mi
- 24/03/2023167,942 mi+256 mi
- 14/10/2025174,533 mi+6,591 mi
- 27/11/2025174,567 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 463 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S160 EOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (S160 EOB) between October 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Windscreen (24 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Steering (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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