No, R218 HSX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R218 HSX?

The MOT for R218 HSX is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 August 2019.

What is the recorded mileage of R218 HSX?

The recorded mileage for R218 HSX is 242,240 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R218 HSX ULEZ compliant?

No, R218 HSX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · R218 HSX

R218 HSX

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 242,240 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/08/2019
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 242,240 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/08/2019

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 242,240 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2370cc

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R218 HSX Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2018
242,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R218 HSX Mileage History

29/08/2008185,718 mi
03/09/2008185,718 mi
03/08/2012186,817 mi+1,099 mi
08/07/2013189,563 mi+2,746 mi
08/07/2013189,563 mi
21/07/2014201,760 mi+12,197 mi
10/07/2015211,782 mi+10,022 mi
11/07/2016221,828 mi+10,046 mi
12/07/2017232,316 mi+10,488 mi
26/07/2018242,240 mi+9,924 mi

Average of roughly 5,707 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R218 HSX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:03

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (R218 HSX) between August 2008 and July 2018.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 July 2018 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: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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