1996 Volswagon Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · N571 FHL
1996 Volswagon Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 289,007 km. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLSWAGON CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 289,007 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N571 FHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 289,007 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N571 FHL Odometer History
- 14/01/2023279,499 km
- 18/03/2024282,892 km+3,393 km
- 22/03/2025286,974 km+4,082 km
- 02/05/2026288,958 km+1,984 km
- 18/05/2026289,007 km+49 km
Average of roughly 2,846 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N571 FHL 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 Volswagon Caravelle (N571 FHL) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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