1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.7L Petrol · R384 EKP
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.7L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 154,986 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R384 EKP Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 154,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R384 EKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R384 EKP) between April 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
R384 EKP Mileage History
- 29/04/200565,359 mi
- 17/05/200670,632 mi+5,273 mi
- 22/06/200775,867 mi+5,235 mi
- 20/05/201093,649 mi+17,782 mi
- 20/05/201093,650 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2011113,116 mi+19,466 mi
- 18/05/2012107,958 mi-5,158 mi
- 23/05/2013112,135 mi+4,177 mi
- 29/05/2013112,230 mi+95 mi
- 30/05/2013112,234 mi+4 mi
- 13/03/2014121,154 mi+8,920 mi
- 07/05/2015128,563 mi+7,409 mi
- 11/05/2015128,564 mi+1 mi
- 22/07/2016134,919 mi+6,355 mi
- 24/03/2017135,168 mi+249 mi
- 21/03/2018138,351 mi+3,183 mi
- 18/04/2018138,354 mi+3 mi
- 10/04/2019141,347 mi+2,993 mi
- 12/04/2019141,347 mi
- 21/02/2020141,947 mi+600 mi
- 21/02/2020141,947 mi
- 05/02/2021142,101 mi+154 mi
- 23/02/2022143,657 mi+1,556 mi
- 24/02/2022143,657 mi
- 22/02/2023146,301 mi+2,644 mi
- 27/02/2023146,301 mi
- 21/03/2024148,458 mi+2,157 mi
- 21/03/2024148,458 mi
- 18/03/2025151,764 mi+3,306 mi
- 20/03/2025151,764 mi
- 23/03/2026154,986 mi+3,222 mi
Average of roughly 4,289 miles per year across 31 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: 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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