1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.8L Petrol · R870 AOF
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 136,444 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R870 AOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 136,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R870 AOF Mileage History
- 11/10/2023132,935 mi
- 12/10/2023132,938 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/2024135,012 mi+2,074 mi
- 07/10/2025136,441 mi+1,429 mi
- 07/10/2025136,444 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R870 AOF 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 (R870 AOF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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 (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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