1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · P126 CWL
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 141,921 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,921 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2461cc
P126 CWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 141,921 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P126 CWL Mileage History
- 31/10/2022140,391 mi
- 08/07/2024140,453 mi+62 mi
- 12/07/2024140,453 mi
- 16/12/2025141,921 mi+1,468 mi
- 07/01/2026141,921 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P126 CWL 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 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (P126 CWL) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 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: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill a”; “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
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