Official DVLA Record
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1994 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · M655 DBD

M655 DBD

1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 16/11/1994. Recorded mileage 187,982 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
MOT Status
Valid until 07/07/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
187,982 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2400cc

M655 DBD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
  • 187,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 4 dangerous defects found recently
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M655 DBD Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2022185,168 mi
  2. 23/03/2023187,786 mi+2,618 mi
  3. 05/08/2023187,789 mi+3 mi
  4. 21/04/2026187,930 mi+141 mi
  5. 09/07/2026187,982 mi+52 mi

Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M655 DBD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 14:39
MOT Analysis

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 1994 Volkswagen Caravelle (M655 DBD) between February 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Front to rear brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.

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