1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P724 FRY
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 May 1997. Recorded mileage 186,307 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P724 FRY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 186,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P724 FRY Mileage History
- 25/04/200677,842 mi
- 27/04/200784,941 mi+7,099 mi
- 29/04/200893,385 mi+8,444 mi
- 29/04/200999,457 mi+6,072 mi
- 29/04/2010108,089 mi+8,632 mi
- 28/04/2011119,570 mi+11,481 mi
- 11/05/2012133,699 mi+14,129 mi
- 15/05/2012133,783 mi+84 mi
- 29/04/2013144,208 mi+10,425 mi
- 29/05/2014155,172 mi+10,964 mi
- 29/05/2014155,172 mi
- 07/07/2015163,367 mi+8,195 mi
- 21/07/2015163,439 mi+72 mi
- 21/07/2015163,439 mi
- 21/07/2016168,787 mi+5,348 mi
- 04/08/2016168,792 mi+5 mi
- 16/08/2016168,813 mi+21 mi
- 15/09/2017171,521 mi+2,708 mi
- 15/09/2017171,521 mi
- 22/11/2018175,692 mi+4,171 mi
- 31/01/2020179,003 mi+3,311 mi
- 14/02/2020179,005 mi+2 mi
- 29/03/2021182,126 mi+3,121 mi
- 29/03/2021182,127 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2022184,739 mi+2,612 mi
- 30/09/202284,745 mi-99,994 mi
- 19/08/2026186,251 mi+101,506 mi
- 11/09/2026186,307 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 5,322 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P724 FRY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (P724 FRY) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side Little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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