1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · N538 EET
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 11 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 78,778 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N538 EET Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 78,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N538 EET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (N538 EET) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
N538 EET Mileage History
- 28/06/200560,863 mi
- 12/07/200560,863 mi
- 01/07/200665,230 mi+4,367 mi
- 18/03/202068,830 mi+3,600 mi
- 24/02/202170,310 mi+1,480 mi
- 03/03/202170,345 mi+35 mi
- 15/03/202274,158 mi+3,813 mi
- 23/03/202376,929 mi+2,771 mi
- 23/03/202376,929 mi
- 24/04/202577,772 mi+843 mi
- 28/04/202577,790 mi+18 mi
- 23/04/202678,778 mi+988 mi
Average of roughly 861 miles per year across 12 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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