1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · S585 BYJ
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 75,121 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S585 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 75,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S585 BYJ 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 (S585 BYJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
S585 BYJ Mileage History
- 23/07/202472,880 mi
- 21/07/202573,907 mi+1,027 mi
- 22/07/202573,914 mi+7 mi
- 08/07/202675,118 mi+1,204 mi
- 08/07/202675,121 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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