1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · N830 DFS
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 183,607 miles. MOT expired on 19 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N830 DFS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 183,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N830 DFS 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 (N830 DFS) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
N830 DFS Mileage History
- 12/04/2022179,622 mi
- 21/04/2022179,622 mi
- 11/04/2023183,607 mi+3,985 mi
- 11/04/2023183,607 mi
Average of roughly 3,997 miles per year across 4 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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