1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Petrol · R707 AWB
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07 May 1998. Recorded mileage 233,793 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R707 AWB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 233,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R707 AWB MOT History
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 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (R707 AWB) between November 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 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 (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
R707 AWB Mileage History
- 22/11/2021227,407 mi
- 29/11/2021227,579 mi+172 mi
- 19/06/2023233,793 mi+6,214 mi
- 03/07/2023233,793 mi
Average of roughly 3,966 miles per year across 4 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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