1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P42 UEX
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/04/1997. Recorded mileage 226,451 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
P42 UEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/11/2025
- 226,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P42 UEX Mileage History
- 16/10/2023202,679 mi
- 27/10/2023202,679 mi
- 26/11/2024215,439 mi+12,760 mi
- 27/11/2024215,439 mi
- 26/11/2025226,451 mi+11,012 mi
Average of roughly 11,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P42 UEX 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 (P42 UEX) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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