1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · R35 OFJ
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 140,418 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R35 OFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2026
- 140,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R35 OFJ 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 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R35 OFJ) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill at centre corro”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill at centre corr”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill corroded”.
R35 OFJ Mileage History
- 12/05/2023139,439 mi
- 10/05/2024140,098 mi+659 mi
- 19/06/2024140,111 mi+13 mi
- 20/08/2025140,406 mi+295 mi
- 29/07/2026140,418 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 305 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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