1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P170 HAR
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 14/08/1996. Recorded mileage 161,675 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2370cc
P170 HAR Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 161,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 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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P170 HAR Mileage History
- 21/02/2006309,569 mi
- 04/08/2006320,501 mi+10,932 mi
- 15/02/2007334,710 mi+14,209 mi
- 20/10/2007345,895 mi+11,185 mi
- 28/04/2008389,345 mi+43,450 mi
- 02/09/2008220,295 mi-169,050 mi
- 18/09/2009265,526 mi+45,231 mi
- 18/09/2009265,526 mi
- 11/10/2010275,525 mi+9,999 mi
- 13/10/2011282,428 mi+6,903 mi
- 16/04/20130 mi-282,428 mi
- 10/07/2015158,412 mi+158,412 mi
- 20/05/2019158,505 mi+93 mi
- 13/02/2024160,251 mi+1,746 mi
- 25/03/2025160,278 mi+27 mi
- 25/03/2026161,664 mi+1,386 mi
- 27/03/2026161,675 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly -7,360 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P170 HAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (P170 HAR) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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 (26 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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