1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.4L Diesel · R512 ABW
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 245,785 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,785 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R512 ABW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 245,785 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R512 ABW Mileage History
- 15/07/2024214,217 mi
- 07/07/2025226,708 mi+12,491 mi
- 14/07/2025226,891 mi+183 mi
- 22/07/2026245,102 mi+18,211 mi
- 29/07/2026245,785 mi+683 mi
Average of roughly 15,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R512 ABW 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 (R512 ABW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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