1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · N476 ADB
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 205,414 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N476 ADB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/05/2026
- 205,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N476 ADB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (N476 ADB) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chassis /leg ”.
N476 ADB Mileage History
- 14/06/2022205,386 mi
- 07/06/2023205,393 mi+7 mi
- 02/07/2024205,405 mi+12 mi
- 26/05/2026205,414 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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