1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P745 CCT
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13/03/1997. Recorded mileage 235,940 km. MOT valid until 24/04/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 235,940 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
P745 CCT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 235,940 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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P745 CCT Odometer History
- 26/04/2023226,955 km
- 10/04/2024230,369 km+3,414 km
- 16/04/2024230,384 km+15 km
- 26/03/2025231,492 km+1,108 km
- 23/04/2026235,940 km+4,448 km
Average of roughly 3,003 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P745 CCT 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 (P745 CCT) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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