1994 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · M551 BLU
1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 188,431 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M551 BLU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/02/2024
- 188,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M551 BLU MOT History
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 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (M551 BLU) between May 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Front Obligatory mirror missing centre (3.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))”.
M551 BLU Mileage History
- 11/05/2022188,195 mi
- 12/05/2022188,195 mi
- 13/02/2024188,431 mi+236 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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