1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R260 FVV
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/02/1998. Recorded mileage 196,729 miles. MOT valid until 29/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R260 FVV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 196,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 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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R260 FVV Mileage History
- 16/02/200667,453 mi
- 12/02/200770,165 mi+2,712 mi
- 18/02/200875,801 mi+5,636 mi
- 20/02/200979,602 mi+3,801 mi
- 04/02/201081,293 mi+1,691 mi
- 17/02/201188,394 mi+7,101 mi
- 17/02/201188,400 mi+6 mi
- 16/02/201298,077 mi+9,677 mi
- 20/02/201298,099 mi+22 mi
- 30/08/2013100,501 mi+2,402 mi
- 19/08/2014110,091 mi+9,590 mi
- 20/08/2014110,091 mi
- 04/08/2015120,695 mi+10,604 mi
- 14/08/2015121,168 mi+473 mi
- 19/08/2016134,229 mi+13,061 mi
- 08/08/2017141,199 mi+6,970 mi
- 10/08/2018148,546 mi+7,347 mi
- 18/08/2018148,791 mi+245 mi
- 21/08/2019152,208 mi+3,417 mi
- 04/08/2020157,027 mi+4,819 mi
- 05/08/2021164,271 mi+7,244 mi
- 24/08/2022170,093 mi+5,822 mi
- 30/01/2024186,577 mi+16,484 mi
- 09/01/2025192,749 mi+6,172 mi
- 10/01/2025192,753 mi+4 mi
- 13/01/2026196,729 mi+3,976 mi
Average of roughly 6,494 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R260 FVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R260 FVV) between February 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail fowling tyre on lock (1.1.12 (a))”.
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