1996 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · P861 KWK
1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 417,650 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 417,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P861 KWK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2025
- 417,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P861 KWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Caravelle (P861 KWK) between July 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (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: “Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”.
P861 KWK Mileage History
- 29/07/2024416,842 mi
- 06/08/2024416,852 mi+10 mi
- 29/09/2025417,650 mi+798 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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