1994 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · 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
- 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: Below 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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M655 DBD Mileage History
- 25/02/2022185,168 mi
- 23/03/2023187,786 mi+2,618 mi
- 05/08/2023187,789 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/2026187,930 mi+141 mi
- 09/07/2026187,982 mi+52 mi
Average of roughly 644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M655 DBD 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 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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