1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · N426 FHE
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 182,125 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N426 FHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 182,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N426 FHE 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 (N426 FHE) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
N426 FHE Mileage History
- 19/04/2023171,182 mi
- 27/04/2023171,186 mi+4 mi
- 27/04/2024171,562 mi+376 mi
- 22/03/2025175,435 mi+3,873 mi
- 19/03/2026182,125 mi+6,690 mi
Average of roughly 3,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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