1997 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · R74 NDP
1997 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 245,641 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 245,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R74 NDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2024
- 245,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R74 NDP 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 (R74 NDP) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2024 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper balljoint rubber (5.3.4 ”.
R74 NDP Mileage History
- 07/04/2022241,886 mi
- 27/04/2022241,888 mi+2 mi
- 28/04/2023241,976 mi+88 mi
- 05/05/2023241,988 mi+12 mi
- 29/04/2024245,641 mi+3,653 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 5 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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