2005 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · JS51 ELS
2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 241,288 miles. MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JS51 ELS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 241,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JS51 ELS 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 2005 Volkswagen Caravelle (JS51 ELS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
JS51 ELS Mileage History
- 27/11/2023228,371 mi
- 30/11/2023228,371 mi
- 25/11/2024233,297 mi+4,926 mi
- 13/11/2025241,287 mi+7,990 mi
- 13/11/2025241,288 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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