The road tax status for R530 FAA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R530 FAA?

The MOT for R530 FAA is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R530 FAA?

The recorded mileage for R530 FAA is 451,658 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R530 FAA ULEZ compliant?

No, R530 FAA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R530 FAA

R530 FAA

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 451,658 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 451,658 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

2459cc

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R530 FAA Key Findings

37 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
451,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
18 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (75 mentions)

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R530 FAA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 01:16

MOT Analysis

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37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R530 FAA) between December 2005 and April 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 18 failures.

The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 18 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (75 issues), Lighting (42 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Steering (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 176 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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R530 FAA Mileage History

10/12/2005302,387 mi
24/08/2007308,825 mi+6,438 mi
21/09/2007308,871 mi+46 mi
21/09/2007308,871 mi
31/07/2008333,229 mi+24,358 mi
10/10/2008337,344 mi+4,115 mi
10/10/2008337,344 mi
27/02/2010362,265 mi+24,921 mi
27/02/2010362,265 mi
25/02/2011370,122 mi+7,857 mi
28/02/2011370,125 mi+3 mi
16/03/2012373,558 mi+3,433 mi
16/03/2012373,558 mi
08/10/2012376,110 mi+2,552 mi
25/04/2014377,401 mi+1,291 mi
25/04/2014377,401 mi
17/04/2015390,721 mi+13,320 mi
21/04/2015390,833 mi+112 mi
04/05/2016399,676 mi+8,843 mi
04/05/2016399,676 mi
28/04/2017406,532 mi+6,856 mi
04/05/2017406,578 mi+46 mi
08/05/2018415,048 mi+8,470 mi
15/05/2018415,060 mi+12 mi
17/05/2019422,487 mi+7,427 mi
21/05/2019422,504 mi+17 mi
20/11/2020431,849 mi+9,345 mi
23/11/2020431,852 mi+3 mi
17/12/2021437,893 mi+6,041 mi
05/12/2022442,586 mi+4,693 mi
18/12/2023448,232 mi+5,646 mi
19/12/2023448,234 mi+2 mi
18/12/2024450,225 mi+1,991 mi
15/01/2025450,278 mi+53 mi
15/01/2025450,278 mi
10/04/2026451,658 mi+1,380 mi
10/04/2026451,658 mi

Average of roughly 7,342 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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