1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · R26 WAN
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 222,998 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R26 WAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
- 222,998 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R26 WAN 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 (R26 WAN) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R26 WAN Mileage History
- 12/09/2023222,838 mi
- 10/09/2024222,998 mi+160 mi
- 10/09/2024222,999 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2025222,998 mi-1 mi
- 09/09/2026222,998 mi
Average of roughly 53 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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