1995 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · N286 BWM
1995 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1995. Recorded mileage 180,679 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2370cc
N286 BWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
- 180,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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N286 BWM Mileage History
- 08/08/2023150,125 mi
- 07/08/2024159,811 mi+9,686 mi
- 13/08/2025168,875 mi+9,064 mi
- 18/08/2026180,679 mi+11,804 mi
Average of roughly 10,090 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N286 BWM 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 1995 Volkswagen Caravelle (N286 BWM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Additional braking device obviously defective copensator (1.1.19 (b))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounti”.
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