1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P195 CPK
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 193,234 miles. MOT valid until 18/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
P195 CPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 193,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P195 CPK Mileage History
- 27/09/2021179,078 mi
- 27/09/2021179,078 mi
- 31/10/2022180,436 mi+1,358 mi
- 19/01/2024185,347 mi+4,911 mi
- 20/10/2025193,234 mi+7,887 mi
Average of roughly 3,484 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P195 CPK 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 (P195 CPK) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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 (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P195 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P195CPK.
TOYOTA
PREVIA
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
TRIUMPH
DAYTONA
BMW
Z3
TOYOTA
SUPRA
JAGUAR
XJ
HONDA
AFRICA TWIN
VAUXHALL
CORSA
NISSAN
ALMERA
ISUZU
TROOPER 3.1 DIESEL TURBO
MAZDA
BONGO
FIAT
DUCATO