1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · P915 GFC
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/1997. Recorded mileage 215,526 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2459cc
P915 GFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 215,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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P915 GFC Mileage History
- 17/05/2023212,508 mi
- 19/04/2024212,709 mi+201 mi
- 24/04/2025215,455 mi+2,746 mi
- 21/05/2025215,467 mi+12 mi
- 27/01/2026215,526 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 1,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P915 GFC 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 (P915 GFC) between May 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 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: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrig”.
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