1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · R214 BDA
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 277,952 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R214 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 277,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R214 BDA 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 (R214 BDA) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R214 BDA Mileage History
- 04/05/2023270,485 mi
- 16/04/2024272,299 mi+1,814 mi
- 25/04/2024272,802 mi+503 mi
- 08/08/2025277,952 mi+5,150 mi
- 12/08/2025277,952 mi
Average of roughly 3,282 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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