1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · P347 JWJ
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 02/09/1996. Recorded mileage 152,397 miles. MOT valid until 20/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2461cc
P347 JWJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 152,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P347 JWJ Mileage History
- 06/01/2007136,345 mi
- 02/01/2008157,693 mi+21,348 mi
- 05/01/2008157,707 mi+14 mi
- 05/01/2008157,707 mi
- 14/02/2009167,166 mi+9,459 mi
- 16/01/2010171,049 mi+3,883 mi
- 05/03/2011178,389 mi+7,340 mi
- 11/02/2012181,910 mi+3,521 mi
- 30/01/2015182,312 mi+402 mi
- 02/02/2015182,321 mi+9 mi
- 23/05/2016182,599 mi+278 mi
- 02/06/2016182,599 mi
- 25/07/2017184,052 mi+1,453 mi
- 09/03/2020184,187 mi+135 mi
- 12/03/2020184,187 mi
- 08/08/2024146,855 mi-37,332 mi
- 22/08/2025150,884 mi+4,029 mi
- 22/07/2026152,397 mi+1,513 mi
- 31/07/2026152,397 mi
Average of roughly 820 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P347 JWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (P347 JWJ) between January 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits emissions test aborted due ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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