No, R491 BDA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R491 BDA?

The MOT for R491 BDA is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R491 BDA?

The recorded mileage for R491 BDA is 165,102 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R491 BDA ULEZ compliant?

No, R491 BDA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R491 BDA

R491 BDA

1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 165,102 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 20/05/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 165,102 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/05/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 165,102 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2459cc

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R491 BDA Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
165,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

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R491 BDA Mileage History

27/04/2022164,410 mi
22/05/2023165,077 mi+667 mi
03/05/2024165,090 mi+13 mi
16/05/2025165,102 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R491 BDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 19:18

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (R491 BDA) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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