1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R744 FRL
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 207,148 miles. MOT valid until 20/05/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,148 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
R744 FRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 207,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R744 FRL Mileage History
- 22/03/2024184,168 mi
- 26/03/2024184,175 mi+7 mi
- 12/03/2025193,390 mi+9,215 mi
- 25/03/2026207,147 mi+13,757 mi
- 22/05/2026207,148 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R744 FRL 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 (R744 FRL) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (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: “Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor and chassis area on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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