1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 1.9L Diesel · N331 AEJ
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 194,168 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N331 AEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 194,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N331 AEJ 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 (N331 AEJ) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Power steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
N331 AEJ Mileage History
- 14/03/2023189,778 mi
- 03/04/2024190,975 mi+1,197 mi
- 01/04/2025192,370 mi+1,395 mi
- 01/05/2026194,158 mi+1,788 mi
- 14/05/2026194,168 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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