1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P787 BBW
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 172,517 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P787 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 172,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P787 BBW 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 (P787 BBW) between October 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”.
P787 BBW Mileage History
- 03/10/2024169,926 mi
- 11/10/2024169,968 mi+42 mi
- 15/10/2024169,968 mi
- 17/11/2025172,517 mi+2,549 mi
- 21/11/2025172,517 mi
Average of roughly 2,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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