1998 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · S771 AMR
1998 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 198,342 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2459cc
S771 AMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 198,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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S771 AMR Mileage History
- 13/12/2021193,851 mi
- 16/12/2022195,226 mi+1,375 mi
- 02/05/2023195,247 mi+21 mi
- 30/05/2024196,778 mi+1,531 mi
- 27/05/2025198,342 mi+1,564 mi
Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S771 AMR 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 (S771 AMR) between December 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Fuel system component leaking injector pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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