1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · S207 BNV
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 265,025 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S207 BNV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 265,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S207 BNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (S207 BNV) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S207 BNV Mileage History
- 15/08/2006135,557 mi
- 15/08/2006135,557 mi
- 04/10/2007147,625 mi+12,068 mi
- 26/09/2008155,780 mi+8,155 mi
- 28/10/2009176,272 mi+20,492 mi
- 05/11/2010192,526 mi+16,254 mi
- 08/11/2010192,526 mi
- 15/11/2011196,224 mi+3,698 mi
- 18/11/2011196,224 mi
- 13/02/2014196,587 mi+363 mi
- 06/07/2015202,386 mi+5,799 mi
- 09/07/2015202,386 mi
- 05/07/2016204,823 mi+2,437 mi
- 30/08/2016204,964 mi+141 mi
- 13/06/2017206,317 mi+1,353 mi
- 14/06/2017206,318 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2018212,680 mi+6,362 mi
- 13/06/2018212,706 mi+26 mi
- 12/06/2019224,836 mi+12,130 mi
- 10/06/2020229,984 mi+5,148 mi
- 04/06/2021234,439 mi+4,455 mi
- 19/05/2022241,471 mi+7,032 mi
- 07/07/2023246,082 mi+4,611 mi
- 03/07/2024250,066 mi+3,984 mi
- 17/07/2025257,573 mi+7,507 mi
- 17/07/2026265,025 mi+7,452 mi
- 27/07/2026265,025 mi
Average of roughly 6,490 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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