The road tax status for S265 JSE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S265 JSE?

The MOT for S265 JSE is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S265 JSE?

The recorded mileage for S265 JSE is 216,169 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S265 JSE ULEZ compliant?

No, S265 JSE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · S265 JSE

S265 JSE

1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 216,169 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02 Aug 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 216,169 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

2459cc

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S265 JSE Key Findings

38 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
216,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
19 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (79 mentions)

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S265 JSE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 01:16

MOT Analysis

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38 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (S265 JSE) between August 2006 and August 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 19 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 19 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (79 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Windscreen (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 65 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.

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S265 JSE Mileage History

21/08/200691,088 mi
22/08/200691,089 mi+1 mi
15/08/2007102,136 mi+11,047 mi
15/08/2007102,136 mi
26/05/2008111,209 mi+9,073 mi
27/05/2008111,209 mi
18/05/2009121,187 mi+9,978 mi
22/05/2009121,195 mi+8 mi
17/05/2010130,984 mi+9,789 mi
25/05/2010130,984 mi
20/05/2011136,626 mi+5,642 mi
30/05/2012151,122 mi+14,496 mi
01/06/2012151,122 mi
06/06/2013165,588 mi+14,466 mi
07/06/2013165,588 mi
08/07/2015177,513 mi+11,925 mi
10/07/2015177,513 mi
13/04/2016179,457 mi+1,944 mi
04/07/2016179,459 mi+2 mi
05/07/2016179,459 mi
13/02/2017179,508 mi+49 mi
24/02/2017179,508 mi
23/02/2018179,899 mi+391 mi
09/03/2018179,980 mi+81 mi
10/05/2019183,836 mi+3,856 mi
16/05/2019183,848 mi+12 mi
11/12/2020188,118 mi+4,270 mi
19/12/2020188,120 mi+2 mi
23/03/2022193,140 mi+5,020 mi
28/03/2022193,140 mi
07/06/2023199,246 mi+6,106 mi
07/06/2023199,246 mi
05/06/2024205,229 mi+5,983 mi
18/07/2024205,261 mi+32 mi
28/07/2025210,182 mi+4,921 mi
17/07/2026216,169 mi+5,987 mi
04/08/2026216,169 mi
04/08/2026216,169 mi

Average of roughly 6,268 miles per year across 38 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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