1999 Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5L Diesel · V455 DPN
1999 Volkswagen Caravelle (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 24,306 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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V455 DPN Key Findings
- 37 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 24,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 17 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V455 DPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Caravelle (V455 DPN) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 17 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (34 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.
V455 DPN Mileage History
- 19/10/2006117,682 mi
- 12/10/2007131,758 mi+14,076 mi
- 17/10/2008143,679 mi+11,921 mi
- 22/10/2008143,779 mi+100 mi
- 19/10/2009157,090 mi+13,311 mi
- 21/10/2009157,103 mi+13 mi
- 11/10/2010170,270 mi+13,167 mi
- 12/10/2010170,270 mi
- 14/10/2011182,091 mi+11,821 mi
- 17/10/2011182,091 mi
- 01/10/2012198,791 mi+16,700 mi
- 27/09/2013209,611 mi+10,820 mi
- 27/09/2013209,611 mi
- 12/11/2014229,365 mi+19,754 mi
- 12/11/2014229,365 mi
- 19/10/2015112,631 mi-116,734 mi
- 19/10/2015244,678 mi+132,047 mi
- 04/11/2016251,802 mi+7,124 mi
- 11/11/2016251,802 mi
- 07/11/2017256,849 mi+5,047 mi
- 08/11/2017256,849 mi
- 09/11/2018262,115 mi+5,266 mi
- 09/11/2018262,115 mi
- 01/11/20192,491 mi-259,624 mi
- 08/11/20192,491 mi
- 04/11/202010,501 mi+8,010 mi
- 04/11/202010,501 mi
- 11/11/202115,425 mi+4,924 mi
- 22/11/202115,425 mi
- 24/11/202217,451 mi+2,026 mi
- 24/11/202217,451 mi
- 16/11/202319,335 mi+1,884 mi
- 22/11/202319,335 mi
- 19/11/202421,854 mi+2,519 mi
- 20/11/202421,854 mi
- 20/11/202524,302 mi+2,448 mi
- 26/11/202524,306 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly -4,887 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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