1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Diesel · N136 ADP
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 170,220 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N136 ADP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 170,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N136 ADP 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 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (N136 ADP) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
N136 ADP Mileage History
- 08/02/2023168,340 mi
- 14/12/2023169,773 mi+1,433 mi
- 10/02/2024169,784 mi+11 mi
- 14/02/2025170,213 mi+429 mi
- 30/08/2025170,220 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 735 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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