1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · S897 BYJ
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 401,918 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2461cc
S897 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 401,918 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S897 BYJ Mileage History
- 22/10/2022389,657 mi
- 14/05/2024393,466 mi+3,809 mi
- 16/05/2024393,470 mi+4 mi
- 07/05/2025401,914 mi+8,444 mi
- 14/05/2025401,918 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S897 BYJ 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 (S897 BYJ) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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