1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P347 CRD
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 252,859 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P347 CRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 252,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P347 CRD 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 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (P347 CRD) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
P347 CRD Mileage History
- 11/09/2023247,929 mi
- 11/09/2023247,930 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/2024250,629 mi+2,699 mi
- 04/09/2025251,743 mi+1,114 mi
- 14/09/2026252,859 mi+1,116 mi
Average of roughly 1,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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