1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P803 ECJ
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 04/06/1997. Recorded mileage 186,851 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2370cc
P803 ECJ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 186,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (74 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P803 ECJ Mileage History
- 16/05/2006128,921 mi
- 03/07/2007134,083 mi+5,162 mi
- 09/07/2007134,157 mi+74 mi
- 27/06/2008138,134 mi+3,977 mi
- 28/06/2008138,134 mi
- 14/07/2009141,504 mi+3,370 mi
- 10/07/2010145,611 mi+4,107 mi
- 22/06/2011148,719 mi+3,108 mi
- 24/06/2011148,719 mi
- 11/07/2012151,932 mi+3,213 mi
- 13/07/2012151,932 mi
- 17/07/2013155,371 mi+3,439 mi
- 18/07/2013155,371 mi
- 09/07/2014159,306 mi+3,935 mi
- 11/07/2014159,306 mi
- 20/05/2015162,488 mi+3,182 mi
- 21/05/2015162,488 mi
- 27/05/2016165,234 mi+2,746 mi
- 03/05/2017167,613 mi+2,379 mi
- 04/05/2017167,616 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/2018170,003 mi+2,387 mi
- 17/05/2018170,003 mi
- 04/06/2019172,746 mi+2,743 mi
- 06/06/2019172,746 mi
- 19/03/2021177,616 mi+4,870 mi
- 22/03/2022179,990 mi+2,374 mi
- 13/05/2025182,274 mi+2,284 mi
- 18/07/2025182,288 mi+14 mi
- 12/08/2026186,851 mi+4,563 mi
- 19/08/2026186,851 mi
Average of roughly 2,859 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
P803 ECJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (P803 ECJ) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (74 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 108 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: “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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