2007 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · RF56 VTL
2007 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 209,114 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF56 VTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 209,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 VTL 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 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle (RF56 VTL) between April 2024 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstructi”; “Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RF56 VTL Mileage History
- 02/04/2024202,168 mi
- 02/04/2024202,169 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/2025209,114 mi+6,945 mi
- 02/04/2025209,114 mi
- 02/04/2025209,114 mi
Average of roughly 6,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RF56 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RF56VTL.
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
MERCEDES-BENZ
VITO
AUDI
A3
AUDI
A3
AUDI
TT
MITSUBISHI
L200
MITSUBISHI
L200
MITSUBISHI
COLT
MITSUBISHI
COLT
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2007 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.