1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P590 DDP
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/09/1996. Recorded mileage 99,448 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2459cc
P590 DDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 99,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P590 DDP Mileage History
- 13/01/202498,532 mi
- 02/01/202598,884 mi+352 mi
- 31/01/202598,919 mi+35 mi
- 01/05/202699,448 mi+529 mi
- 02/05/202699,448 mi
Average of roughly 398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P590 DDP 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 (P590 DDP) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))”.
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