1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · S151 EOB
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 279,123 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S151 EOB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 279,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S151 EOB Mileage History
- 18/07/200691,859 mi
- 17/07/2007103,610 mi+11,751 mi
- 17/07/2007103,610 mi
- 02/05/2008107,784 mi+4,174 mi
- 30/04/2009123,693 mi+15,909 mi
- 13/04/2010135,668 mi+11,975 mi
- 27/04/2011148,637 mi+12,969 mi
- 25/04/2012163,079 mi+14,442 mi
- 26/04/2013175,378 mi+12,299 mi
- 29/04/2014184,284 mi+8,906 mi
- 18/04/2015195,250 mi+10,966 mi
- 23/04/2016205,401 mi+10,151 mi
- 22/04/2017214,440 mi+9,039 mi
- 22/04/2017214,440 mi
- 28/04/2018220,574 mi+6,134 mi
- 27/04/2019227,451 mi+6,877 mi
- 05/05/2020232,485 mi+5,034 mi
- 27/04/2021238,734 mi+6,249 mi
- 23/04/2022246,208 mi+7,474 mi
- 27/04/2023254,201 mi+7,993 mi
- 10/04/2024263,787 mi+9,586 mi
- 03/05/2025271,131 mi+7,344 mi
- 20/04/2026279,123 mi+7,992 mi
Average of roughly 9,478 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
S151 EOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (S151 EOB) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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.
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