The road tax status for P221 GNE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P221 GNE?

The first MOT test for P221 GNE is due by 28 August 1999.

What is the recorded mileage of P221 GNE?

The recorded mileage for P221 GNE is 241,183 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P221 GNE ULEZ compliant?

No, P221 GNE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P221 GNE

P221 GNE

1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28/08/1996. Recorded mileage 241,183 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 241,183 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Mileage: 241,183 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2370cc

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P221 GNE Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2024
241,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
28 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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P221 GNE Mileage History

31/10/200557,639 mi
30/10/200663,949 mi+6,310 mi
30/10/200663,949 mi
24/05/200766,872 mi+2,923 mi
04/06/200810,793 mi-56,079 mi
09/10/2009162,410 mi+151,617 mi
28/10/2009164,709 mi+2,299 mi
30/10/2009164,713 mi+4 mi
21/10/2010198,208 mi+33,495 mi
22/10/2010198,208 mi
26/10/2011207,865 mi+9,657 mi
30/10/2012217,792 mi+9,927 mi
23/04/2014222,184 mi+4,392 mi
10/07/2015225,165 mi+2,981 mi
13/07/2015225,181 mi+16 mi
18/07/2016228,218 mi+3,037 mi
11/07/2017229,988 mi+1,770 mi
21/07/2017230,013 mi+25 mi
17/07/2018235,259 mi+5,246 mi
12/07/2019238,804 mi+3,545 mi
11/06/2024241,183 mi+2,379 mi

Average of roughly 9,862 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P221 GNE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:57

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (P221 GNE) between October 2005 and June 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 11 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (7 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrig”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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