1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.8L Petrol · R705 AWB
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 122,511 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R705 AWB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/11/2024
- 122,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R705 AWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R705 AWB) between May 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat seam (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
R705 AWB Mileage History
- 03/05/2022119,685 mi
- 03/05/2023121,741 mi+2,056 mi
- 01/11/2024122,511 mi+770 mi
Average of roughly 1,130 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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