1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P271 BDF
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 May 1997. Recorded mileage 221,653 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P271 BDF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2023
- 221,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P271 BDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (P271 BDF) between June 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Steering (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))”.
P271 BDF Mileage History
- 03/06/2006145,219 mi
- 05/06/2007159,045 mi+13,826 mi
- 09/05/2008165,684 mi+6,639 mi
- 09/05/2008165,684 mi
- 07/05/2009169,994 mi+4,310 mi
- 08/05/2009169,994 mi
- 30/04/2010178,155 mi+8,161 mi
- 09/05/2011184,163 mi+6,008 mi
- 10/05/2011184,171 mi+8 mi
- 21/02/2012189,323 mi+5,152 mi
- 28/02/2012189,323 mi
- 06/03/2013191,989 mi+2,666 mi
- 08/03/2013191,989 mi
- 21/01/2014192,490 mi+501 mi
- 27/01/2014192,491 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2019200,784 mi+8,293 mi
- 14/06/2019200,840 mi+56 mi
- 02/11/2020214,804 mi+13,964 mi
- 10/11/2020214,960 mi+156 mi
- 09/04/2022221,374 mi+6,414 mi
- 17/08/2023221,653 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 4,443 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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