1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · S214 BJO
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 180,559 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
S214 BJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 180,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 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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S214 BJO Mileage History
- 04/04/2024171,479 mi
- 25/04/2024171,482 mi+3 mi
- 15/08/2025178,586 mi+7,104 mi
- 15/08/2025178,586 mi
- 14/08/2026180,559 mi+1,973 mi
Average of roughly 3,847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S214 BJO 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 (S214 BJO) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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