1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R408 AJO
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 285,195 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,195 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
R408 AJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 285,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R408 AJO Mileage History
- 28/08/2024284,488 mi
- 26/08/2025285,185 mi+697 mi
- 02/04/2026285,192 mi+7 mi
- 15/04/2026285,195 mi+3 mi
- 22/04/2026285,195 mi
Average of roughly 429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R408 AJO 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 (R408 AJO) between August 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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