1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R617 CUA
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 301,770 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 301,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R617 CUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 301,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R617 CUA 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 1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (R617 CUA) between January 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
R617 CUA Mileage History
- 17/01/2024297,318 mi
- 21/03/2024297,319 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/2024297,321 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2025301,611 mi+4,290 mi
- 29/05/2025301,770 mi+159 mi
Average of roughly 3,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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